Cytotoxic antibody

Abstract

An antibody that binds a glycosylated protein is disclosed, wherein the glycosylation comprises the glycan motif Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1 or Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAc. Antibodies that are cytotoxic against undifferentiated pluripotent cells are also disclosed.

Claims

1. A method of destroying an undifferentiated pluripotent cell or cells in a sample containing such cells, the method comprising contacting a sample of cells containing an undifferentiated pluripotent cell or cells with an antibody that binds a glycosylated protein, wherein the glycosylation comprises the glycan motif Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1 or Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAc, wherein the antibody is cytotoxic against undifferentiated pluripotent cells, and wherein the antibody comprises: at least one light chain variable region incorporating the following CDRs: TABLE-US-00007 (SEQ ID NO: 1) CDR1: SASSSVSYMF (SEQ ID NO: 2) CDR2: LTSNLAS (SEQ ID NO: 3) CDR3: QQWSSNPYT;  and at least one heavy chain variable region incorporating the following CDRs: TABLE-US-00008 (SEQ ID NO: 4) CDR1: GFTFSNYYMN (SEQ ID NO: 5) CDR2: EIRLKSNNYATHYAESVKG (SEQ ID NO: 6) CDR3: FGY.

2. A method of removing an undifferentiated pluripotent cell or cells from a sample containing such cells, the method comprising contacting a sample of cells containing an undifferentiated pluripotent cell or cells with an antibody that binds a glycosylated protein, wherein the glycosylation comprises the glycan motif Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1 or Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAc, wherein the antibody is cytotoxic against undifferentiated pluripotent cells, and wherein the antibody comprises: at least one light chain variable region incorporating the following CDRs: TABLE-US-00009 (SEQ ID NO: 1) CDR1: SASSSVSYMF (SEQ ID NO: 2) CDR2: LTSNLAS (SEQ ID NO: 3) CDR3: QQWSSNPYT;  and at least one heavy chain variable region incorporating the following CDRs: TABLE-US-00010 (SEQ ID NO: 4) CDR1: GFTFSNYYMN (SEQ ID NO: 5) CDR2: EIRLKSNNYATHYAESVKG (SEQ ID NO: 6) CDR3: FGY.

3. A method of preparing a composition containing cells differentiated from undifferentiated pluripotent cells which composition contains substantially no undifferentiated pluripotent cells, the method comprising: (i) providing a population of cells comprising undifferentiated pluripotent cells and cells differentiated from undifferentiated pluripotent stem cells; (ii) contacting the population with an antibody under conditions permitting the antibody to kill undifferentiated pluripotent cells; and (iii) separating live cells remaining after step (ii) from dead cells; wherein the antibody binds a glycosylated protein, wherein the glycosylation comprises the glycan motif Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1 or Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAc, wherein the antibody is cytotoxic against undifferentiated pluripotent cells, and wherein the antibody comprises: at least one light chain variable region incorporating the following CDRs: TABLE-US-00011 (SEQ ID NO: 1) CDR1: SASSSVSYMF (SEQ ID NO: 2) CDR2: LTSNLAS (SEQ ID NO: 3) CDR3: QQWSSNPYT;  and at least one heavy chain variable region incorporating the following CDRs: TABLE-US-00012 (SEQ ID NO: 4) CDR1: GFTFSNYYMN (SEQ ID NO: 5) CDR2: EIRLKSNNYATHYAESVKG (SEQ ID NO: 6) CDR3: FGY.

4. The method of claim 3 further comprising mixing the separated cells with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or diluent.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the antibody is a monoclonal antibody produced from hybridoma cell line TAG-A1, deposited with American Type Culture Collection under Accession Number PTA-121134.

6. The method of claim 2, wherein the antibody is a monoclonal antibody produced from hybridoma cell line TAG-A1, deposited with American Type Culture Collection under Accession Number PTA-121134.

7. The method of claim 3, wherein the antibody is a monoclonal antibody produced from hybridoma cell line TAG-A1, deposited with American Type Culture Collection under Accession Number PTA-121134.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the glycan motif is Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1.

9. The method of claim 2, wherein the glycan motif is Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1.

10. The method of claim 3, wherein the glycan motif is Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein the antibody is bivalent.

12. The method of claim 2, wherein the antibody is bivalent.

13. The method of claim 3, wherein the antibody is bivalent.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

(1) Embodiments and experiments illustrating the principles of the invention will now be discussed with reference to the accompanying figures in which:

(2) FIG. 1. Table showing overview of methods to prevent hESC tumorigenicity.

(3) FIG. 2. Table showing cytotoxic antibodies capable of inducing cell death in certain target cells.

(4) FIG. 3. Table showing hallmarks of apoptosis and their respective assays.

(5) FIG. 4. Tables, comprising panels 4A and 4B, showing (4A) hallmarks of oncosis and their respective assays, and (4B) differences between oncosis and apoptosis.

(6) FIG. 5. Charts showing results of flow cytometry analysis of A1 on hESC and iPS (ESIMR90) cells. (Left) Binding of A1 to hESC and iPS cells (ESIMR90). (Right) Cytotoxicity of A1 to both hESC and iPS cells. Left bar represents no treatment control and right bar represents A1-treated cells.

(7) FIG. 6. comprising panels 6A through 6D shows flow cytometry analysis of A1 on differentiated hESC. FACs charts showing the binding of A1 to cells differentiated from hESC via EB formation (6a) and FGF-2-starvation (6b). Charts showing the cytotoxicity of A1 to cells differentiated from hESC via EB formation (6c) and FGF-2-starvation (6d).

(8) FIG. 7. Chart showing cytotoxicity of both A1 and mAb84 on hESC is dosage-dependent.

(9) FIG. 8. Chart showing cytotoxicity of A1 and mAb84 on hESC is time-dependent.

(10) FIG. 9. Charts, comprising panels 9A and 9B, showing flow cytometry analysis of the kinetics of A1 cytotoxicity. (9a) Cells were treated with various dosages of A1 from 0.25 μg to 4 μg at every 10 minutes. (9b) Cells were treated with various dosages of A1 from 0.5 μg to 2 μg at every 2 minutes.

(11) FIG. 10. FACS charts showing flow cytometry analysis of competitive inhibition between mAb84 and A1. (a) Double negative control without treatment; (b) positive control for A1: cells were treated by A1 and labeled with FITC; (c) positive control for mAb84: cells were treated by mAb84 and labeled with APC; (d) cells were treated with A1 and mAb84 simultaneously; (e) cells were firstly treated with mAb84 preceding A1; (f) cells were firstly treated with A1 preceding mAb84.

(12) FIG. 11. Charts, comprising panels 11A through 11C, showing determination of pore size with (11A) 40 kDa, (11B) 70 kDa and (11C) 2000 kDa dextran beads respectively. Cells were incubated with mAb 84, mAb 85, or not treated with any mAbs followed by fluorescent dextran beads. As a positive control, cells were fixed and permeabilized. Increase in intracellular fluorescence is correlated with the entry of dextran beads into the cells. The population of cells with high fluorescence was gated and the percentages are represented in the graph.

(13) FIG. 12. Comprising panels 12A through 12E shows analysis of A1 target antigens on hESC. Western Blot analysis of immuno-precipitated A1 antigens (12a) with/without periodates treatment; (12c) with/without sialidase, PNGase and β elimination treatment; 12 (f) with/without sugar-blocked A1 or mAb84. Flow cytometry analysis of the binding (12d) and killing (g) of sugar-blocked A1 or mAb84 on hESC. (12b) Four categories of A1 target antigens on hESC. (12e) Schematic structure of the three glycans that block the binding and killing of A1 on hESC. The common glycan motif is highlighted in the circle.

(14) FIG. 13. Graphical representation of sugar types used in sugar inhibition assay.

(15) FIG. 14. Charts showing flow cytometry analysis of the binding (d) of sugar-blocked A1 or mAb84 on hESC.

(16) FIG. 15. Comprising panels 15A and 15B shows alignment and differences in the amino acids sequences of variable regions between mAb84 (upper row) and A1 (lower row). (15A) complete heavy chain, (15B) complete light chain. CDR sequences shown in bold. Differences in sequence of A1 CDRs underlined.

(17) FIG. 16. Transmission Electron Micrographs of Non-treated and A1-treated hESC. Non-treated hESC were uniformly distributed (a) and had a regular size about 10 μm in diameter and uniformly stained proteins; (c) A1-treated hESC form homotypic adhesions; (d) A unit of homotypic adhesions formed by 4 cells; cells were not uniformly stained and lost different degrees of membrane and cell integrity; diameters were labeled for two swelling cells; (e) swelling of mitochondria and peripheral relocalization of mitochondria towards cell-cell adhesion sites (yellow circle). (f) Another unit of homotypic adhesion formed by 3 cells; the cell boxed in red is swelling with significantly enriched mitochondria (circle) and vacuolization of cytoplasm (arrow); (g) Enlarged view of mitochondria showing well-develop cristae, suggesting the cell is at energy producing phage.

(18) FIG. 17. Scanning Electron Micrographs of non-treated hESC. (a1, top left) Non-treated hESC are normally distributed and have uniform cell size; (a2, bottom left) smooth membrane contours and rich microvilli on the surface of non-treated hESC; (a3, right) enlarged view of the intact cell membrane and display of microvilli.

(19) FIG. 18. Scanning Electron Micrographs of A1-treated hESC. (b1, top left) A1-treated hESC form homotypic adhesions; (b2, middle left) A1-treated hESCs formed membrane pores and lost microvilli; (b3, top right) membrane area formed numerous pores and completely lost microvilli; (b4, bottom left) membrane area partially lost membrane integrity and microvilli; (b5, bottom right) membrane area is still intact and covered by microvilli.

(20) FIG. 19. Scanning Electron Micrographs showing swelling and shrinkage of A1-treated hESC. (Left) The size of A1-treated hESC is larger than 10 μm; (Right) The size of A1-treated hESC is smaller than 10 μm.

(21) FIG. 20. Comprising panels 20A and 20B shows association between actin cytoskeleton reorganization and A1 cytotoxicity on hESC. (20a) Chart showing treatment with actin inhibitors (Cytochalasin B, Cytochalasin D and Latrunculin A) can prevent A1 cytotoxicity on hESC. Ctrl=hESC without actin inhibitor treatment. (20b) Western Blot analysis of actin-cytoskeleton associated proteins upon A1 treatment.

(22) FIG. 21. Comprising panels 21A through 21C, shows A1-induced hESC cell death is not via apoptosis. Charts showing flow cytometry analysis of two apoptotic assays on A1-treated hESC. DNA fragmentation and increased apoptosis activity are hallmarks of cell undergoing apoptosis. Exposure to UV leads to apoptosis of hESC. (21A) TUNEL assay measures DNA fragmentation: UTP-positive cells were correlated to the increased DNA fragmentation; (21B &21C) Caspase assay measures the activity of caspase 9 and caspase 3&7. At the same time, cell death is measured by 7-AAD uptake.

(23) FIG. 22. Comprising panels 22A through 22F shows staged morphological changes of hESC under SEM. Scanning electron micrographs showing 5-stage hESC morphological changes triggered by A1 under Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). (22A) Non-treated hESC has uniform shape, rich microvilli and intact membrane; (22B, left) A1-treated hESC at stage 1: relatively intact membrane, but degraded/shortened microvilli and cell swelling; (22B, right) Fused microvilli is likely to be the transition from stage 1 to stage 2; (22C, left) A1-treated hESC at stage 2: formation of membrane pore in varied sizes and appearance of partially damaged membrane area in circular shape as highlighted; (22C, right) This circular shaped area is usually surrounded by fused microvilli whereas there is no microvilli but presence of cytoskeleton-like structure within this area; (22D, left) A1-treated hESC at stage 3: microvilli further shortened or even completely disappeared; (22D, right) Disappearance of fused microvilli around the circular area as well as the cytoskeleton-like structures; (22E, left) A1-treated hESC at stage 4: massive membrane damage; (22E, right) Membrane damage was worsen from the damaged circular area of stage 3 and visible nucleus covered by massive cytoskeleton structures; (22E, left) A1-treated hESC at stage 5: damaged membrane peeling off from the nucleus; (22F, right) Uncovered nucleus of A1-treated hESC. Cell swelling and formation of membrane pores are hallmarks of oncotic cell death. Scale bar=1 μm.

(24) FIG. 23. Table showing effect of sugars on binding of mAb A1 or mAb 84 to hESC.

(25) FIG. 24. Comprising panels 24A and 24B provides graphs showing the relationship between the amount of unbound A1 and bound A1 in the stoichiometry assay and the corresponding A1 killing on hESC at different initial amount of A1. (24A) Number of A1 molecules per hESC was measured from stoichiometry assay. A1 killing was measured by propidium iodide (PI) uptake via flow cytometry. Points of binding saturation and killing saturation are highlighted with vertical dotted line. Binding saturation and killing saturation was achieved at the same point, where there are about 3.0×10.sup.7 A1 molecules per hESC. (24B) The amount of bound A1 is the different between the initial amount of A1 and the amount of unbound A1 measured from stoichiometry assay. Point with saturated A1 killing is highlighted with vertical dotted line. Killing saturation is only achieved when the amount of unbound A1 is significantly higher than the amount of bound A1.

(26) FIG. 25. Comprising panels 25A through 25C, shows N-glycosylation and O-glycosylation were partially inhibited upon inhibitor treatment. Tunicamycin and Benzyl-a-GalNac were used to inhibit N-glycosylation and O-glycosylation respectively. HES-3 in different treatment conditions were stained with biotin-conjugated Concanavalin A (25A) or mAb to Tra-1-60 (25B). Con A binds specifically to N-linked glycans and mAb to Tra-1-60 recognizes O-linked glycan epitope on hESC. Lectin or antibodies bound to cells were detected with FITC-conjugated streptavidin or anti-mouse antibody. The shaded histogram represents staining with the negative control and open histograms represent staining with primary antibodies. (25A) Binding histogram showing effect of Tunicamycin treatment, the binding histogram of biotin-conjugated Con A was shifted towards the left representing reduced N-glycosylation. (25B) Binding histogram showing effect of B-GalNac treatment, the binding histogram of mAb to Tra-1-60 was shifted towards the left representing reduced O-glycosylation. (25C) There is no change in hESC pluripotency upon inhibitors treatment. HES-3 in different treatment conditions were stained with mAb to Oct3/4. Antibodies bound to cells were detected with a fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-conjugated anti-mouse antibody. The shaded histogram represents staining with the negative control and open histograms represent staining with primary antibodies. Upon either Tunicamycin treatment or B-GalNac treatment, the binding histograms of Oct3/4 antibody are comparable to these of negative controls, representing no change in hESC pluripotency upon inhibitors treatment.

(27) FIG. 26. Comprising panels 26A and 26B shows A1 recognizes O-linked glycan on hESC and binding to O-linked glycan is essential for A1 cytotoxicity on hESC. HES-3 in different treatment conditions was treated with chimeric A1. (26A) Antibodies bound to cells were detected with FITC-conjugated anti-human antibody. The shaded histogram represents staining with the negative control and open histograms represent staining with primary antibodies. Upon B-GalNac treatment, the binding histograms of A1 shifted to the left compared to those of negative controls and Tunicamycin treatment, representing A1 binding is only down-regulated when O-glycosylation is inhibited. A1 only recognizes O-linked glycans, but not N-linked glycans. (26B) Viability of cells was estimated by PI uptake. Cell viability in different treatment conditions was normalized to its corresponding negative controls (no A1 treatment). Upon B-GalNac treatment, cell viability upon A1 treatment was significantly higher than those of negative controls (CM control and DMSO control) as well as Tunicamycin treatment. This suggests that O-glycosylation on hESC is also essential for A1 to elicit cytotoxicity. Bars represent mean±SEM from at least 3 separate experiments.

(28) FIG. 27. Comprising panels 27A through 27D shows A1-induced hESC death and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production are directly correlated. (27A) Chart showing results of flow cytometry. Production of ROS was estimated with dihydroethidium (HE) staining via flow cytometry. Gated population represents level of ROS production. (27B) Micrographs: Alternatively, ROS production was measured with carboxy-H2DCFDA. In the presence of ROS, carboxy-H2DCFDA is oxidized to carboxy-DCF that emits green fluorescence. (27C) Chart: Bars represent mean ROS production±SEM from at least 3 independent experiments. There is massive ROS production in hESC upon A1 treatment. (27D) Chart: Cells were dual stained with Sytox green and HE to detect cell death and ROS production respectively. After A1 treatment, there is a significant increase of cell population in the upper right quadrant representing dead cells with high level of ROS production. ROS production and cell death are directly correlated.

(29) FIG. 28. Comprising panels 28A and 28B shows ROS production (O.sup.2−) is required for A1-induced hESC death. (28A) Chart: Before the addition of A1, hESC were treated with PBS or ROS scavenger, Tiron (50 mM) or Tempol (120 mM), for 1 hour. The ROS target of both Tiron and Tempol is superoxide (O.sup.2−). Cell viability was then measured by PI uptake. Bars represent mean cell viability±SEM from at least 3 independent experiments; ROS scavengers are able to partially block A1 killing on hESC. (28B) Chart: Cells were dual stained with Sytox green and HE to detect cell death and ROS production respectively. In the presence of Tiron, hESC after A1 treatment has a significant reduction of cell death as well ROS production. The depletion of ROS by ROS scavengers is directly correlated with reduced hESC death.

(30) FIG. 29. Comprising panels 29A through 29F shows A1-induced hESC death is mediated by NADPH oxidase, most likely via Nox2. (29A) Chart: HES-3 was pre-incubated with NADPH oxidase inhibitors, DPI (240 μM), Apo (40 mM), or MPA (3.12 mM) for 1 hour before A1 treatment (45 minutes). Cell viability in different treatment conditions was estimated by PI uptake and normalized to their respective non-A1-treatment controls. NADPH oxidase inhibitors are able to partially block A1 killing. (29B) Chart: Cells were dual stained with Sytox green and HE to detect cell death and ROS production respectively. After A1 treatment, hESC with inhibitors treatment have a significant decrease in cell death and ROS production. Inhibition of ROS production by NADPH oxidase inhibitors is directly correlated with reduced hESC death. (29C) Summary table for targets of NADPH oxidase inhibitors. (29D) HES-3 were transfected with two different siRNA (siNox2_3787 and siNox2_3788) against Nox2. Knockdown of Nox2 was confirmed by q-RT-PCR (29D) and Western blotting (29E). Upon knock down, cells were then treated with A1 (0.5 μg/ml) and assessed for cell death after 45 minutes by PI uptake (29F). Bars represent mean±SEM from at least 3 separate experiments. Nox2 is the major source of ROS production in A1-treated hESC.

(31) FIG. 30. Comprising panels 30A through 30D shows ROS production in A1-induced cell death lies downstream of Homotypic adhesion, and upstream of actin re-organization. (30A) Micrographs: HES-3 was pre-incubated with PBS, or Tiron (50 mM), or Apo (40 mM) for 1 hour before A1 treatment (45 minutes). Cells were assessed for Homotypic adhesion by light microscopy. Homo typic adhesion is formed in the presence of Tiron or APO. (30B) Micrographs: HES-3 was pre-incubated with PBS or Tiron (50 mM) for 1 hour before A1 treatment (45 minutes). Cell morphology were assessed by Scanning Electron Microscopy. In the presence of Tiron, A1 treatment only leads to shorten microvilli, but not massive membrane damage. (30C, 30D) Charts: HES-3 were pre-incubated with or without Tiron (50 mM) for 1 hour followed by treatment with PBS, or Latrunculin A (0.4 μg/ml), or Cytochalasin B (0.4 μg/ml), or Cytochalasin D (0.4 μg/ml) for 5 minutes before A1 treatment (45 minutes). Cell viability was estimated by PI uptake (30C) and ROS production was assessed with HE staining (30D). Bars represent mean±SEM from at least 3 separate experiments. In the presence of Tiron, actin inhibitors do not have additional inhibition effect on hESC. There is no significant difference in ROS production with or without actin inhibitor treatment.

(32) FIG. 31. Comprising panels 31A through 31C shows bivalency of A1 is required for its cytotoxicity on hESC, but not binding. Cells were incubated with the A1 (0.5 μg/ml), or F(ab)2_A1 (0.5 μg/ml), or Fab_A1 (0.5 μg/ml) for 45 minutes. (31A) Charts: The binding to hESC was detected with FITC-conjugated anti-Kappa light chain specific antibody; Both the binding of F(ab)2_A1 and Fab_A1 to hESC are comparable to A1 binding to hESC. (31B) Chart: Cell viability was estimated by PI uptake; Only the bivalent F(ab)2_A1 recapitulates the cytotoxicity of A1 on hESC. Bars represent mean±SEM from at least 3 separate experiments. (31C) Micrographs: Homotypic adhesion was assessed by light microscopy. Bivalency is required for the formation of homotypic adhesion.

(33) Human embryonic stem cells (hESC), which are derived from the inner cell mass of early-stage human embryo, have the ability to replicate indefinitely (self-renew) and under appropriate conditions differentiate into derivatives of all three germ layers (pluripotency). Various studies have demonstrated the great potential of hESC in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, the major concern of hESC application is the risk of teratoma formation by residual undifferentiated hESC. Currently, there are no available solutions to completely preclude teratoma formation in hESC products. We previously identified mAb84 which was found to be able to kill undifferentiated hESC. However, its tendency to form aggregates as an IgM pentamer might impedes its penetration efficiency into tumor mass.

(34) We have now identified mAb A1 which is able to kill undifferentiated hESC. A1 as an IgG monomer complements the drawback of mAb84. To facilitate the effective use of A1 in hESC therapy, we studied A1 from different aspects: in vitro characterization of A1, elucidation of A1-induced hESC death mechanism. We found that A1 specifically binds to and kills undifferentiated hESC. Its cytotoxicity is time and dosage dependent. Most of the killing occurs within the first 5 minutes. The binding and cytotoxicity of A1 on hESC depend on a common glycan motif: Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1 on A1 antigens. These antigens can be divided into four protein groups: cell adhesion proteins, cytoskeleton-associated proteins, ATPase proteins and transporter proteins. Upon A1 treatment, hESC have significant changes in intracellular and extracellular morphology, such as formation of membrane pores in different sizes, homotypic adhesions, loss of membrane integrity and microvilli, cell swelling, mitochondria enrichment and peripheral relocalization, and vacuolization of cytoplasm. We also found that A1 cytotoxicity is closely associated with actin reorganization.

(35) The experimental results described below suggest that A1 specifically binds to undifferentiated hESC and induces cell death via an oncotic-like pathway. The cytotoxicity is time and dosage dependent. Most of the killing happens within the first 5 minutes. A1 recognizes O-linked glycans target antigens. The binding and cytotoxicity of A1 on hESC depends on a common glycan motif: Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1 on target antigens. Moreover, A1 target antigens can be divided into four protein groups: cell adhesion proteins, cytoskeleton-associated proteins, ATPase proteins and transporter proteins. Upon A1 treatment, hESC have significant changes in intracellular and extracellular morphology, such as formation of homotypic adhesions, loss of membrane integrity and microvilli, cell swelling, mitochondria enrichment and peripheral relocalization, and vacuolization of cytoplasm. We also found the cytotoxicity of A1 is closely associated with actin polymerization.

Example 1—In Vitro Characterization of A1

Generation of Monoclonal Antibody A1

(36) mAb A1 was obtained after immunization of Balb/C mice with undifferentiated human embryonic stem cells. B cells were isolated from the mice and fused with mouse myelomas generating the hybridoma producing A1. A1 has also been chimerized with human IgG1 constant region and the mAb retains specificity and activity vs mouse mAb A1.

Binding and Cytotoxicity of A1 is Specific to Undifferentiated Cells

(37) To investigate the specificity of A1 binding and cytotoxicity, flow cytometry analysis was done on undifferentiated hESC and human fetal lung fibroblasts-derived iPS cells (ESIMR90). From FIG. 5, A1 binds to both hESC and iPS cells (ESIMR90). In addition, A1 is also cytotoxic to both hESC and iPS cells. Therefore, A1 is reactive to both types of pluripotent human stem cells.

(38) To determine if A1 binding and cytotoxicity is only specific to the undifferentiated phenotype, hESC were induced to differentiate by embryoid bodies (EB) formation or FGF-2-starvation.

(39) EB are three-dimensional aggregates derived from undifferentiated hESC. Hemophilic binding of highly expressed Ca.sup.2+-dependent adhesion molecule E-cadherin facilitates EB formation. Cells within EB undergo spontaneous differentiation and cell specification along the three germ lineages: endoderm, ectoderm, and mesoderm.sup.11,83. Spontaneously differentiated hESC from EB formation were harvested on day 2, day 5, day 8, day 15 and day 22 for flow cytometry analysis. We co-stained live hESC and differentiating cells with A1 and pluripotent marker, anti-TRA-1-60. At the same time, viability of the cells was assessed via PI exclusion assay. FIG. 6 shows the binding and killing specificity of A1 to cells at various differentiation stages. It was observed that the binding of A1 to hESC was down-regulated as the cells started to lose pluripotency from days 5 to day 22 (FIG. 6a). The efficiency of cell killing also corresponded closely with the percentage of Tra-1-60 positive cells (FIG. 6c).

(40) Alternatively, hESC were differentiated via FGF-2-starvation since FGF-2 is important for maintaining hESC pluripotency.sup.84. A similar trend was observed though down-regulation of A1 binding and cytotoxicity was slower (FIG. 6b, d). Taken together, we conclude that the binding and cytotoxicity of A1 is only specific to undifferentiated hESC.

Effect of Dosage on A1 Killing

(41) Since it has been previously shown that mAb84 binds to and kills undifferentiated hESC, it was used as a benchmark for the in vitro characterization of A1. Firstly, flow cytometry analysis was performed to investigate the effect of dosage on the cytotoxicity of A1 and mAb84. The concentration of A1 and mAb84 was titrated over the range of 0.78-10 μg for 1×10.sup.5 hESC in a volume of 100 μl for 45 minutes incubation. Cell viability was assessed by PI exclusion assay. We found that A1 and mAb84 have similar dosage-dependence on their cytotoxicity towards hESC (FIG. 7).

Kinetics of A1 Killing

(42) Next, we investigated the kinetics of A1 killing. In this time course study, hESC (1×10.sup.5) were treated with 5 μg of A1 or mAb84. Cells were harvested after the first minute incubation and subsequently every 5 minutes for PI exclusion assay. We observed that mAb84 and A1 are cytotoxic to hESC in a similar time-dependent manner (FIG. 8). Cell viability dropped by 80% after one minute incubation with mAb84 or A1.

Effect of Dosage on Kinetics of A1 Killing

(43) Based on the result of A1 kinetics study shown in FIG. 8, A1 killing proceeds at a very fast rate. In an attempt to slow down the rate of cell killing, we investigated the effect of dosage on the kinetics of A1 killing. Cells were treated with various dosages of A1 and harvested for PI exclusion assay at every 10 minutes. As a result, for each A1 dosage, most of the killings were achieved within the first 10 minutes (FIG. 9a). The assay was repeated however only focusing on the first 10 minutes with the middle three A1 dosages. Cell viability was assessed at every 2 minutes. We found most of the killings were still achieved within the first minute (FIG. 9b). Therefore, it is difficult to slow down the killing process by reducing antibody dosage, but only reduced the killing efficiency.

Competitive Inhibition Between mAb84 and A1

(44) Since mAb84 and A1 are so similar in the dosage- and time-dependence, we also investigated whether there is competitive inhibition between the binding of mAb84 and A1 on hESC. Cells (1×10.sup.5) were either treated with the same amount of mAb84 and A1 simultaneous or sequentially. A1 was labeled with FITC and mAb84 was labeled with APC. FIG. 10 shows the readout of FITC and APC signal, which represents the binding of mAbs to hESC. We observed that regardless of the simultaneous or sequential treatment, the FITC and APC signals are as strong as their corresponding signals in the positive control. Therefore, we concluded that there is no competitive inhibition between the binding of mAb84 and A1 on hESC.

A1-Induced Plasma Membrane Damage

(45) The rapid killing effect and the PI uptake of A1-treated hESC suggest to us that A1 kills hESC via oncosis, which typically results in membrane pore formation. Therefore, the sizes of these pores were estimated with dextran beads of varying molecular weight. In FIG. 11, dextran beads with all three different sizes (40 kDa, 70 kDa, 2000 kDa) were able to diffuse into A1-treated hESC and mAb84-treated hESC, leading to an increase in fluorescence level comparable to the fixed and permeabilized cells. In contrast, the fluorescence level of the negative control and mAb85 control is minimal, representing the background of dead cells. This data suggests that the pores formed on the plasma membrane were greater than 2,000 kDa in size, which is about 20 nm.

A1 Target Antigens on hESC

(46) To identify the target antigen of A1, immuno-precipitation (IP) was carried out using the PhyNexus automated system. An antigen smear was detected (FIG. 12a), whereas the antigen of mAb84 is a single protein band identified as: PODXL.sup.37. The corresponding bands on a silver-stained gel were excised and analyzed by mass spectrometry (MS). By mapping the peptides with Uniprot Protein Database, antigens from the smear can be divided into four protein groups (FIG. 12b): cell adhesion proteins, cytoskeleton-associated proteins, ATPase proteins and transporter proteins. In addition, over 70% of the antigens are glycoproteins.

(47) Next, we proceeded to investigate whether the binding of A1 to these antigens is dependent on glycans. Immuno-precipitated antigens were separated by SDS-PAGE, transferred to PVDF membranes, treated with sodium periodate to open any existing sugar rings and immunoblotted with A1. From the Western Blot analysis (FIG. 12a), most binding of A1 was abolished upon periodate treatment; suggesting binding of A1 is associated with glycans on the antigens.

(48) We then investigated if the binding of A1 is associated with N-linked or O-linked glycans. After immuno-precipitation of antigens by A1, eluted antigens were digested with sialidase, PNGase F and β-elimination. Samples were taken from each enzymatic digestion and immunoblotted with A1. Sialidase was used to remove the terminal sialic acid so that the N-linked or O-linked glycans can be exposed. From the Western Blot analysis (FIG. 12c), the binding of A1 was not lost after sialic acid removal with sialidase and N-glycan removal with PNGase F. Binding of A1 was only lost after both PNGase F digestion and β-elimination (to remove O-linked glycans). From this data, we concluded that A1 binds to O-linked glycans on hESC antigens.

(49) Knowing that A1 binds to O-linked glycans on hESC antigens, we further investigated the sugar composition of the glycans that A1 recognized. A1 was pre-incubated with 9 different sugars, namely, type-1 H (H1), type-2 H (H2), Lacto-N-fucopentaose I (LNFP1), type-1 A (bgA), type-1 B (bgB), LNFP1, Lewis.sup.a, Lewis.sup.b, Lewis.sup.x and Lewis.sup.y separately for 30 minutes before incubation with a single cell suspension of hESC for 45 minutes. The binding of A1 in different pre-incubation conditions as well as hESC viability was assessed by flow cytometry. From the FACs binding data (FIG. 12d), A1 pre-incubated with type-1 H, LNFP1 and Lewis.sup.b have decreased binding to hESC compared to A1 without any pre-incubation. Since among the nine sugars, only type-1 H, LNFP1 and Lewis-B share a common in four monosaccharide and their linkages, as highlighted in FIG. 12e, we conclude that A1 recognizes a common sugar motif (Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-) on hESC antigens.

(50) We did a Western Blot analysis to look for the specific antigen or antigens bands that are blocked by the three sugars. Target antigens were immunoprecipitated and used for Western Blot. Sugar-blocked A1 were used as primary antibodies. Four Western Blot membranes in FIG. 12f were blotted with normal A1, H1-blocked A1, LNFP1-blocked A1 and Lewis.sup.b-blocked A1 correspondingly. As a result, most of the antigens in the normal A1-blotted membrane are not identified in the other three blots. This is consistent with previous binding profile from flow cytometry analysis.

(51) From the same sugar inhibition assay, we further observed that after A1 was pre-incubated with type-1 H, LNFP1 and Lewis.sup.b, hESC viability was comparable to that without A1 treatment FIG. 12g,indicating that type-1 H, LNFP1 and Lewis.sup.b prevents A1 from killing hESC. Taken together, we conclude that the binding and cytotoxicity of A1 on hESC depend on the glycan motif: -Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-.

Sequences in A1 Variable Regions

(52) To confirm that mAb84 and A1 are different antibodies, gene sequence of the mAb heavy and light variable regions was determined. As expected, the variable regions of A1 and mAb84 are different (FIG. 15). In the heavy chain variable regions, there are 5 different amino acids in all three CDRs; and in the light chain variable regions, there are 4 different amino acids in all three CDRs. As CDRs determine the specificity of an antibody for its antigen, these differences in CDRs sequences explains the differences in their antigens.

Example 2—Elucidation of A1-Induced Death Mechanism: Morphological and Structural Changes OF A1-Treated hESC and Mechanistic Studies

Dynamics of A1-Induced hESC Death Under Confocal Microscope

(53) Knowing that A1 is able to induce hESC death with several minutes of treatment, we observe the intercellular and extracellular morphological changes of A1-treated hESC under time-lapsed Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope. As a result, immediately after the in-situ A1 treatment, hESC start to retract from each other and round up from the culture plate. Cell morphology changed dramatically even after the first minute, suggesting pore formation should be at a very early stage of cell death.

Visualization of hESC Under Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

(54) Some previous studies on antibody-induced cell death have used TEM to investigate cell death mechanism. According to Matsuoka.sup.62, mAb RE2 was reported to induce lymphocyte death. Under TEM, they observed the destruction of plasma membrane, dilation of ER, deformation and condensation of mitochondria. With these observations, they concluded that this antibody induces lymphocyte death via oncosis. A recent study on antibody-induced oncosis by Ivanov.sup.66 also revealed early stage intercellular adhesion and involvement of microvillus in homotypic adhesion under TEM.

(55) We also used TEM to study the intracellular and intercellular morphological changes of A1-treated hESC. Cells were treated with A1, collected and processed for TEM. As a control, cell samples without A1 treatment were also prepared. With preliminary investigation, some morphological alterations of A1-treated hESC have been observed. Cells without A1 treatment were uniformly distributed (FIG. 16a) with a regular size about 10 μm in diameter (FIG. 16b). Characteristically, upon 30 minutes A1 treatment, cells formed intercellular homotypic adhesion or cell aggregations (FIG. 16c).

(56) FIG. 16d shows a unit of intercellular adhesion formed by four cells. Different staining intensities were observed from these cells. One possible reason could be that they are at different stages of cell death and thus the amount of proteins being stained is different. The cell at the bottom right corner was least stained and it has lost membrane integrity and cell morphology, suggesting this cell was undergoing post-mortal oncotic necrosis. The cell in the middle has lower staining intensity than the two cells at top. However, this cell has the most apparent cell swelling and mitochondria swelling. It might suggest that swelling occurred at later stage of cell death. Moreover, peripheral re-localization of mitochondria in this cell towards cell adhesion sites was also observed (FIG. 16e).

(57) FIG. 16f shows another unit of intercellular adhesion formed by three cells. The amount of mitochondria was significantly enriched and there was gross vacuolization of cytoplasm. In an enlarged view (FIG. 16g), well-developed cristae in the mitochondria were also observed suggesting that they were in an energy-producing phase. These observations further proved our hypothesis that A1 kills hESC via oncosis, and it might also imply that A1-induced cell death is associated with mitochondria, ATP and adhesion proteins.

Visualization of hESC Under Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

(58) To further investigate the lethal effect of A1 on hESC, normal hESC and A1-treated hESC were examined for morphological and structural changes via SEM (FIGS. 17 and 18). Consistent with previous observations in TEM, non-treated hESC have regular sizes and are uniformly distributed (FIG. 17 top left and lower left); whereas A1-treated hESC rapidly formed homotypic adhesions and altered cell size (FIG. 18 top left). The induction of homotypic adhesion occurred within minutes and lasted until the cells are decomposed. Normal hESC have smooth membrane contours and microvilli (FIG. 17 right). However, in the presence of A1, hESC displayed a loss of surface microvilli and membrane integrity (FIG. 18 middle left). Membrane pores (FIG. 18 top right) were formed on the plasma membrane of cells with convoluted surface. These membrane pores are usually covered by debris networks which look like degraded microvilli or cell membrane.

(59) From FIG. 18 middle left, we observed three areas with distinct surface morphology. In FIG. 18 top right, numerous membrane pores were formed and this area is totally free of microvilli. In FIG. 18 bottom left, part of the area has membrane pores formed while the remaining part is covered by partially degraded microvilli. In FIG. 18 bottom right, cell membrane of this area is still intact and the morphology of the microvilli displayed is very similar to those on non-treated hESC. Therefore, we suspect that degradation of microvilli precedes the formation of membrane pores or it is even responsible for the formation of membrane pores.

(60) More interestingly, A1-treated hESC were found to have both cellular swelling and cellular shrinkage under SEM (FIG. 19). Characteristically, shrinking cells usually have higher degree of morphological change as well as membrane damage, and more surface wrinkling or dents, comparing to swelling cells. These observations suggest to us that cellular swelling should precede cellular shrinkage, whereas destruction of membrane integrity is a continuous process right after A1 treatment and before cell death.

Role of Actin Cytoskeleton in A1-Induced hESC Death

(61) Actin cytoskeleton undergoes constant formation and remodeling, which contributes to its roles in cell motility, cell signaling and the establishment and maintenance of cell junctions and cell shape.sup.85. A previous study on mAb RE2-mediated T cells death identified that treatment with Cytochalasin B/D completely blocks the cytotoxicity of mAb RE2 towards T cells.sup.62. Another study on a type II CD20-specific mAb and an HLA-DR-specific mAb in both human lymphoma cell lines and primary chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells also showed that peripheral relocalization of actin cytoskeleton is critical for homotypic adhesion and cell death.sup.66 ENREF 86.

(62) We first investigated the effect of Cytochalasin B, Cytochalasin D and Latrunculin A on A1-induced hESC death. In general, Cytochalasin B/D inhibits actin polymerization by blocking the fast growing end of actin polymer.sup.86, whereas Latrunculin A binds to G actin and prevents polymerization of actin monomers.sup.87. Single hESC suspension was incubated with 5 μg A1 and different amount of Cytochalasin B/D or Latrunculin A for 45 minutes and the viability of hESC were assessed by PI exclusion assay. As a result (FIG. 20a), actin inhibitors-treated hESC had a significantly increased viability upon A1 treatment comparing to the untreated cells, suggesting inhibited actin polymerization prevents A1 killing on hESC.

(63) Moreover, in A1-induced hESC death, there was significant reduction in four actin-associated proteins, α-actinin, paxillin, talin and vinculin, compared to those in non-treated hESC (FIG. 20b). Taken together, these results demonstrate a close association of actin reorganization with A1-induced hESC death.

Example 3—Relationship between Amount of Unbound A1 and Bound A1 in a Stoichiometry Assay and Corresponding A1 Killing on hESC at Different Initial Aamounts of A1

(64) The number of A1 molecules per hESC was measured from stoichiometry assay. A1 killing was measured by propidium iodide (PI) uptake via flow cytometry. Results are shown in FIG. 24A. The points of binding saturation and killing saturation are highlighted with a vertical dotted line. Binding saturation and killing saturation was achieved at the same point, where there are about 3.0×10.sup.7 A1 molecules per hESC.

(65) The amount of bound A1 was different between the initial amount of A1 and the amount of unbound A1 measured from stoichiometry assay. Results are shown in FIG. 24B. Point with saturated A1 killing is highlighted with vertical dotted line. Killing saturation was only achieved when the amount of unbound A1 was significantly higher than the amount of bound A1.

Example 4—A1 Recognizes O-Linked Glycan on hESC and Binding to O-Linked Glycan is Essential for A1 Cytotoxicity on hESC

(66) Tunicamycin and Benzyl-a-GalNac were used to inhibit N-glycosylation and O-glycosylation respectively. HES-3 cells (ES03 human embryonic stem cell line from WiCell Research Institute, Inc., Madison, Wis., USA) in different treatment conditions were stained with biotin-conjugated Concanavalin A or mAb to Tra-1-60. Con A binds specifically to N-linked glycans and mAb to Tra-1-60 recognizes O-linked glycan epitope on hESC. Lectin or antibodies bound to cells were detected with FITC-conjugated streptavidin or anti-mouse antibody. Results are shown in FIG. 25 in which the shaded histogram represents staining with the negative control and open histograms represent staining with primary antibodies.

(67) In FIG. 25A the binding histogram of biotin-conjugated Con A was shifted towards the left representing reduced N-glycosylation. In FIG. 25B the binding histogram of mAb to Tra-1-60 was shifted towards the left representing reduced O-glycosylation.

(68) HES-3 in different treatment conditions were stained with mAb to Oct3/4. Antibodies bound to cells were detected with a fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-conjugated anti-mouse antibody. Results are shown in FIG. 25C. The shaded histogram represents staining with the negative control and open histograms represent staining with primary antibodies. Upon either Tunicamycin treatment or B-GalNac treatment, the binding histograms of Oct3/4 antibody are comparable to these of negative controls, representing no change in hESC pluripotency upon inhibitors treatment.

Example 5—A1-Induced hESC Death and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Production are Directly Correlated

(69) HES-3 in different treatment conditions was treated with chimeric A1. Antibodies bound to cells were detected with FITC-conjugated anti-human antibody. Results are shown in FIG. 26. In FIG. 26A the shaded histogram represents staining with the negative control and open histograms represent staining with primary antibodies. Upon B-GalNac treatment, the binding histograms of A1 shifted to the left compared to those of negative controls and Tunicamycin treatment, representing A1 binding is only down-regulated when O-glycosylation is inhibited and indicating A1 to recognizes O-linked glycans, but not N-linked glycans.

(70) FIG. 26B shows viability of cells estimated by propidium iodide (PI) uptake. Cell viability in different treatment conditions was normalized to its corresponding negative controls (no A1 treatment). Upon B-GalNac treatment, cell viability upon A1 treatment was significantly higher than those of negative controls (CM control and DMSO control) as well as Tunicamycin treatment. This suggests that O-glycosylation on hESC is also essential for A1 to elicit cytotoxicity.

Example 6—A1-Induced hESC Death and ROS Production are Directly Correlated

(71) After A1 treatment of hESC, there is a significant increase in the population of dead cells and high level of ROS production indicating ROS production and cell death to be directly correlated.

(72) Production of ROS was estimated with dihydroethidium (HE) staining via flow cytometry (FIG. 27A). Gated population represents level of ROS production. There is massive ROS production in hESC upon A1 treatment (FIG. 27C).

(73) ROS production was also measured with carboxy-H2DCFDA. In the presence of ROS, carboxy-H2DCFDA is oxidized to carboxy-DCF that emits green fluorescence (FIG. 27B).

(74) Cells were dual stained with Sytox green and HE to detect cell death and ROS production, respectively (FIG. 27D).

Example 7—ROS Production (O2-) is Required for A1-Induced hESC Death

(75) Before the addition of A1, hESC were treated with PBS or ROS scavenger, Tiron (50 mM) or Tempol (120 mM), for 1 hour. The ROS target of both Tiron and Tempol is superoxide (O.sup.2−). Cell viability was then measured by PI uptake (FIG. 28A).

(76) Cells were also dual stained with Sytox green and HE to detect cell death and ROS production respectively (FIG. 28B).

(77) In the presence of Tiron, hESC after A1 treatment has a significant reduction of cell death as well ROS production. The depletion of ROS by ROS scavengers is directly correlated with reduced hESC death.

Example 8—A1-Induced hESC Death is Mediated by NADPH Oxidase

(78) HES-3 cells were pre-incubated with NADPH oxidase inhibitors, DPI (240 μM), Apo (40 mM), or MPA (3.12 mM) for 1 hour before A1 treatment (45 minutes). Cell viability in different treatment conditions was estimated by PI uptake and normalized to their respective non-A1-treatment controls. Cells were also dual stained with Sytox green and HE to detect cell death and ROS production respectively. Results are shown in FIG. 29.

(79) HES-3 were also transfected with two different siRNA (siNox2_3787 and siNox2_3788) against Nox2. Knockdown of Nox2 was confirmed by q-RT-PCR (FIG. 29D) and Western blotting (FIG. 29E). Upon knock down, cells were then treated with A1 (0.5 μg/ml) and assessed for cell death after 45 minutes by PI uptake (FIG. 29F).

(80) After A1 treatment, hESC with inhibitors treatment have a significant decrease in cell death and ROS production. Inhibition of ROS production by NADPH oxidase inhibitors is directly correlated with reduced hESC death. NADPH oxidase inhibitors are able to partially block A1 killing. Nox2 is the major source of ROS production in A1-treated hESC. A1-induced hESC death is mediated by NADPH oxidase, most likely via Nox2.

Example 9—ROS Production in A1-Induced Cell Death Lies Downstream of Homotypic Adhesion, and Upstream of Actin Re-Organization

(81) HES-3 was pre-incubated with PBS, or Tiron (50 mM), or Apo (40 mM) for 1 hour before A1 treatment (45 minutes). Cells were assessed for Homotypic adhesion by light microscopy (FIG. 30A). Homotypic adhesion is formed in the presence of Tiron or APO. HES-3 was pre-incubated with PBS or Tiron (50 mM) for 1 hour before A1 treatment (45 minutes). Cell morphology were assessed by Scanning Electron Microscopy. In the presence of Tiron, A1 treatment only leads to shorten microvilli, but not massive membrane damage (FIG. 30B).

(82) HES-3 were pre-incubated with or without Tiron (50 mM) for 1 hour followed by treatment with PBS, or Latrunculin A (0.4 μg/ml), or Cytochalasin B (0.4 μg/ml), or Cytochalasin D (0.4 μg/ml) for 5 minutes before A1 treatment (45 minutes). Cell viability was estimated by PI uptake (FIG. 30C) and ROS production was assessed with HE staining (FIG. 30D). In the presence of Tiron, actin inhibitors do not have additional inhibition effect on hESC. There is no significant difference in ROS production with or without actin inhibitor treatment. ROS production in A1-induced cell death lies downstream of Homotypic adhesion, and upstream of actin re-organization.

Example 10—Bivalency of A1

(83) Cells were incubated with the A1 (0.5 μg/ml), or F(ab)2_A1 (0.5 μg/ml), or Fab_A1 (0.5 μg/ml) for 45 minutes. The binding to hESC was detected with FITC-conjugated anti-Kappa light chain specific antibody; Both the binding of F(ab)2_A1 and Fab_A1 to hESC are comparable to A1 binding to hESC (FIG. 31 A).

(84) Cell viability was estimated by PI uptake; Only the bivalent F(ab)2_A1 recapitulates the cytotoxicity of A1 on hESC (FIG. 31B).

(85) Homotypic adhesion was assessed by light microscopy. Bivalency was necessary for the formation of homotypic adhesion (FIG. 31C).

(86) Bivalency of A1 was required for its cytotoxicity on hESC, but not binding.

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