4G6K

Crystal structure of the therapeutic antibody binding fragment of gevokizumab in its unbound state


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.90 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.211 
  • R-Value Work: 0.183 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.184 

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Literature

One target-two different binding modes: Structural insights into gevokizumab and canakinumab interactions to interleukin-1beta

Blech, M.Peter, D.Fischer, P.Bauer, M.M.Hafner, M.Zeeb, M.Nar, H.

(2013) J Mol Biol 425: 94-111

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2012.09.021
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    4G5Z, 4G6J, 4G6K, 4G6M

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) is a key orchestrator in inflammatory and several immune responses. IL-1β exerts its effects through interleukin-1 receptor type I (IL-1RI) and interleukin-1 receptor accessory protein (IL-1RAcP), which together form a heterotrimeric signaling-competent complex. Canakinumab and gevokizumab are highly specific IL-1β monoclonal antibodies. Canakinumab is known to neutralize IL-1β by competing for binding to IL-1R and therefore blocking signaling by the antigen:antibody complex. Gevokizumab is claimed to be a regulatory therapeutic antibody that modulates IL-1β bioactivity by reducing the affinity for its IL-1RI:IL-1RAcP signaling complex. How IL-1β signaling is affected by both canakinumab and gevokizumab was not yet experimentally determined. We have analyzed the crystal structures of canakinumab and gevokizumab antibody binding fragment (Fab) as well as of their binary complexes with IL-1β. Furthermore, we characterized the epitopes on IL-1β employed by the antibodies by NMR epitope mapping studies. The direct comparison of NMR and X-ray data shows that the epitope defined by the crystal structure encompasses predominantly those residues whose NMR resonances are severely perturbed upon complex formation. The antigen:Fab co-structures confirm the previously identified key contact residues on IL-1β and provide insight into the mechanisms leading to their distinct modulation of IL-1β signaling. A significant steric overlap of the binding interfaces of IL-1R and canakinumab on IL-1β causes competitive inhibition of the association of IL-1β and its receptor. In contrast, gevokizumab occupies an allosteric site on IL-1β and complex formation results in a minor reduction of binding affinity to IL-1RI. This suggests two different mechanisms of IL-1β pathway attenuation.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Lead Identification and Optimization Support, Structural Research Group, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Birkendorfer Str. 65, 88397 Biberach, Germany. michaela.blech@boehringer-ingelheim.com


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
heavy chain of gevokizumab antibody binding fragmentA [auth H]220Homo sapiensMus musculus
This entity is chimeric
Mutation(s): 0 
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Entity ID: 2
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
light chain of gevokizumab antibody binding fragmentB [auth L]212Homo sapiensMus musculus
This entity is chimeric
Mutation(s): 0 
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.90 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.211 
  • R-Value Work: 0.183 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.184 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 74.345α = 90
b = 75.092β = 90
c = 88.862γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
XDSdata scaling
autoPROCdata collection
PHASERphasing
BUSTERrefinement
XDSdata reduction
autoPROCdata scaling
SCALAdata scaling

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2012-12-19
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2013-07-17
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2014-02-05
    Changes: Other
  • Version 1.3: 2023-09-13
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Refinement description