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ABSTRACT: Background
Monoclonal antibodies against calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) or its receptor are efficacious for the prevention of migraine headaches. The downstream molecular mechanisms following ligand-receptor blockade by which these antibodies prevent CGRP signaling through CGRP receptors have not been demonstrated.Methods
Here we produced tool monoclonal functional antagonist antibodies against CGRP and its canonical receptor and developed a novel cellular model using fluorogen-activated protein technology that allows detection of CGRP receptor internalization by flow cytometry and, for an extended time course, visualization by confocal microscopy.Results
Using this cell model we showed that these antagonist antibodies block both CGRP-induced cAMP signaling and CGRP receptor internalization. At least 10-fold higher concentrations of either antibody are necessary to block CGRP receptor internalization compared with cAMP accumulation in our cell model.Conclusion
These data reinforce our understanding of how monoclonal functional antagonist antibodies interfere with CGRP signaling.
SUBMITTER: Manoukian R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6734291 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

Manoukian Raffi R Sun Hong H Miller Silke S Shi Di D Chan Brian B Xu Cen C
The journal of headache and pain 20190430 1
<h4>Background</h4>Monoclonal antibodies against calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) or its receptor are efficacious for the prevention of migraine headaches. The downstream molecular mechanisms following ligand-receptor blockade by which these antibodies prevent CGRP signaling through CGRP receptors have not been demonstrated.<h4>Methods</h4>Here we produced tool monoclonal functional antagonist antibodies against CGRP and its canonical receptor and developed a novel cellular model using flu ...[more]