Purification of an IgA Monoclonal Antibody Specific for the Acr Protein of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Immunoaffinity Chromatography

摘要

Background:A monoclonal antibody (mAb) of the IgA isotype, designated TBA61, is specific for the Acr protein of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). TBA61 has been used in studies exploring protection against tuberculosis (TB), and its efficacy has been proven using different challenge models. To purify the mouse IgA isotype, a combination of methods, such as globulin precipitation, ion exchange, and gel filtration, is usually required to achieve a satisfactory degree of purity.