An antibody (Ab), also known as an immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The antibody recognizes a unique molecule of the pathogen, called an antigen, via the fragment antigen-binding (Fab) variable region.
The SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein is a key target for vaccines, therapeutic antibodies, and diagnostics. Biologic Models designed this 3D printed protein model of the SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Binding Domain Neutralizing Antibody Complex 7KS9 to help research scientists and the general public better understand how to neutralize Spike Glycoprotein. (more…)
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) poses a significant threat to immunocompromised individuals and neonates infected in utero. Glycoprotein B (gB), the herpesvirus fusion protein, is a target for neutralizing antibodies and a vaccine candidate due to its indispensable role in infection. HCMV is the leading infectious cause of congenital abnormalities in the Western world including hearing loss.…
Monoclonal IgG4 Antibody bound to PD1 Humanized antibody are used in cancer immunotherapy to target the programmed cell death receptor (PD-1). Without the PD-1 protective mechanism, the antibody allows the immune system to destroy cancer cells. Explore the 3D structure with our interactive 3D models. (more…)
FAB Antibody bound to Meningococcal fHbp 3D printed protein models of a FAB Antibody bound to Meningococcal fHbp. These models are designed to pair with the academic publication, Crystal structure reveals vaccine elicited bactericidal human antibody targeting a conserved epitope on meningococcal fHbp. (LINK ) (more…)
