WO2024220763A1 - Methods for detecting an anti-drug antibody (ada) against an anti-tnf alpha antibody - Google Patents
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- the present technology generally relates to methods for detecting an anti-drug antibody (ADA) that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) a first affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label, and (b) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the first affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; and (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut- point.
- a composition comprising: (a) a first affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label, and (b) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (
- isolating the ADAs comprises: (a) providing a solid phase comprising the second affinity label; (b) contacting the sample and the composition with the solid phase; and (c) washing the solid phase.
- the target antibody, the affinity antibody, and/or the detection antibody comprise a chimeric human-murine monoclonal IgG1-kappa antibody.
- the target antibody, the affinity antibody, and/or the detection antibody comprise SEQ ID NOs: 1 and 4.
- the solid phase is a plate.
- the first affinity label is biotin.
- the second affinity label is streptavidin.
- the detection antibody comprises a sulfo-Tag labeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- measuring the level of the detection label comprises: (1) contacting the solid phase with a marker configured to produce a chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal when the marker is proximal to the detection label; and (2) detecting the chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal.
- the marker is tripropylamine (TPA), and measuring the level of the detection label further comprises applying an electrical current to the marker to produce the chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal.
- the solid phase is blocked with a blocking buffer before the sample and the composition are contacted with the solid phase.
- the methods further comprise performing steps (i) to (iii) on a control sample.
- the control sample is incubated with the composition and contacted with the second affinity label.
- the predetermined cut-point corresponds to a level with a 5% false-positive rate.
- the 5% false-positive rate is determined by measuring the detection label in a plurality of control samples and calculating the 5% false-positive rate.
- the chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal is measured as electrochemiluminescence (ECL).
- ECL electrochemiluminescence
- the predetermined cut-point is an ECL value of at least 1. In some embodiments, the predetermined cut-point is an ECL value of about 1.10.
- the methods have a sensitivity that is less than 6ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity is less than 4ng/mL. In some embodiments, the methods have a drug tolerance of about 100ng/mL.
- the present technology generally relates to methods for detecting an ADA that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) contacting a sample with one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates to form a complex between the ADA and the anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates; and (ii) measuring a level of anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates in the complex; wherein the methods detect the ADA with a sensitivity less than 5ng/mL.
- the one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates comprise an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to an affinity label.
- the one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates comprise a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label.
- the affinity label comprises biotin.
- the detection label comprises a sulfo-Tag.
- the methods detect the ADA with a sensitivity less than 3ng/mL. In some embodiments, the methods detect the ADA with a sensitivity of 2.77ng/mL or less.
- the present technology generally relates to methods for estimating a quantity of an ADA that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label, and (b) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut-point; (iv) performing Docket No.
- the known sample is serially diluted into a plurality of titer samples, wherein comparing the level of the detection label in the sample to the level of the detection label in the known sample comprises generating a curve of the levels of the detection label in each of the titer samples and comparing the detection label in the sample to the curve.
- the present technology generally relates to a methods of confirming that an ADA binds to a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample by performing a competitive binding assay comprising (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) a first affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label, and (b) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the first affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; and (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut-point, wherein the composition further comprises an unlabeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- the ADA is confirmed in the sample by measuring a level of the detection label that is lower by a predetermined factor than the level of the detection label when the unlabeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody is not present.
- the present technology generally relates to kits for detecting an ADA that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label; (ii) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; and (iii) a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label binds to the first affinity label.
- the solid phase is a plate.
- the second affinity label is streptavidin.
- the first affinity label is biotin.
- the detection antibody comprises a sulfo-Tag labeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0029]
- the kit further comprises a marker configured to produce a chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal where the marker is proximal to the detection label.
- the marker is tripropylamine (TPA).
- TPA tripropylamine
- the kit further comprises a blocking buffer.
- the kit further comprises a wash buffer.
- the present technology generally relates to a kit for estimating a quantity of an ADA that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label; (ii) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (iii) a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label binds to the first affinity label; and (iv) a positive control.
- the positive control is a plurality of titer samples.
- the present technology generally relates to a kit for confirming that an ADA binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody comprising: (i) an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label; (ii) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (iii) an unlabeled anti- TNF ⁇ antibody; and (iv) a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label binds to the first affinity label.
- BACKGROUND Anti-TNF ⁇ (Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha) antibodies are novel biologics that may be used for the treatment of various diseases.
- FIG.1 shows a flow diagram of an example method according to the present technology.
- FIGS.2A and 2B show normality of a set of values of percent inhibition that were tested according to the Shapiro-Wilk W Test in an example screening and titration data normality test (FIG. 2A) and in an example confirmatory data normality test (FIG. 2B) according to the methods of the present technology.
- DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0036] The present technology comprises methods for detecting an anti-drug antibody (ADA) against a target antibody.
- the target antibody may comprise an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- the anti-TNF ⁇ antibody is a chimeric human-murine monoclonal IgG1-kappa antibody.
- the target antibody comprises heavy chain complementarity- determining regions (CDRs) of SEQ ID NOs: 9-11 and light chain CDRs of SEQ ID NOs: 12-14.
- the target antibody comprises heavy chain CDRs of SEQ ID NOs: 15-17 and light chain CDRs of SEQ ID NOs: 18-20.
- the target antibody comprises a heavy chain variable region of SEQ ID NO: 2 and a light chain variable region of SEQ ID NO: 5.
- the target antibody comprises a heavy chain of SEQ ID NO: 1 and a light chain of SEQ ID NO: 4.
- the present technology also includes a kit for detecting the target antibody in the sample according to the methods of the present technology.
- a kit for detecting the target antibody in the sample according to the methods of the present technology.
- a ratio in the range of about 1 to about 200 should be understood to include the explicitly recited limits of about 1 and about 200, but also to include individual ratios, such as about 2, about 3, and about 4, and sub-ranges, such as about 10 to about 50, about 20 to about 100, and so forth. It also is to be understood, although not always explicitly stated, that the reagents described herein are merely exemplary and that equivalents of such are known in the art. [0039] To the extent any materials incorporated by reference herein conflict with the present technology, the present technology controls.
- an “affinity antibody” comprises an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- the affinity antibody comprises the target antibody.
- the affinity antibody may also comprise an affinity label that has a high affinity with a separate label.
- the affinity label may be a first affinity label (i.e., biotin) that has a high affinity with a second affinity label (i.e., streptavidin).
- the affinity antibody comprises an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody and an affinity label.
- the affinity antibody comprises the target antibody and an affinity label.
- a “detection antibody” comprises a TNF ⁇ antibody.
- the detection antibody comprises the target antibody.
- the detection antibody may also comprise a detection label that may be directly or indirectly detected.
- the detection antibody comprises an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody and a detection label.
- the detection antibody comprises the target antibody and a detection label.
- the method for detecting an ADA that binds the target antibody in a sample comprises: (i) contacting a sample with one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates to form a complex between the ADA and the anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates; and (ii) measuring a level of anti-TNF ⁇ Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 conjugates in the complex; wherein the method detects the ADA with a sensitivity less than 5ng/mL.
- the one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates comprise a detection antibody.
- measuring a level of anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates comprises measuring the level of the detection label.
- the one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates comprise an affinity antibody.
- a “screening assay” generally refers to a method of detecting an ADA that binds the target antibody.
- a screening assay includes a method of detecting an ADA that binds a target antibody comprising: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label (affinity antibody), and (b) an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label (detection antibody); (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; and (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut-point.
- a screening assay may also include a method of detecting an ADA comprising: (i) contacting a sample with one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates to form a complex between the ADA and the anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates; and (ii) measuring a level of anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates in the complex; wherein the method detects the ADA with a sensitivity less than 5ng/mL.
- measuring the level of the detection label comprises contacting the solid phase with a marker configured to produce a chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent (ECL) signal when the marker is proximal to the detection label and detecting the chemiluminescent or ECL signal.
- ECL electrochemiluminescent
- the marker is “proximal” to the detection label when the marker is at a distance from the detection label that is small enough to cause a reaction that produces a chemiluminescent or ECL signal.
- the ECL is produced when the marker is proximal to the detection label and an electrode.
- the sample may be a sample obtained from a mammal, including human, rat, mouse, rabbit, or other animal.
- the sample is a blood, plasma, or serum sample.
- the sample is plasma.
- the sample is serum.
- the sample is pre-processed before the ADA is detected according to the methods of the present technology.
- pre-processing includes extracting tissue from a subject and Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 identifying the sample (e.g., drawing a blood sample and identifying or isolating a plasma or serum sample, or separating the blood sample into the plasma sample and/or the serum sample).
- Anti-Drug Antibodies ADAs
- ADAs anti-drug Antibodies
- ADAs may be naturally produced as part of a subject’s innate immune response.
- the ADA may be a natural antibody produced by the subject, for example by lymphocytes using variable (diversity) joining (V(D)J) recombination.
- the ADA may be an immunoglobulin.
- the ADA is an IgG, IgA, IgE, monoclonal antibody, polyclonal antibody, or any other kind of antibody that is capable of binding to the target antibody.
- Target Antibodies [0049] During or after administration of a drug (i.e., a therapeutic drug), ADAs which bind at least a portion of the drug may develop.
- the drug comprises antibodies, and, when ADAs develop, the ADAs may bind the drug antibodies.
- the drug antibodies comprise an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- Presence of ADAs and/or binding of ADAs to the drug antibodies may be detected using antibodies which are the same as or mimic the drug antibodies (i.e., “target antibodies”).
- the target antibodies comprise one or more anti-TNF ⁇ antibodies.
- the anti-TNF ⁇ antibodies are antibodies which bind at least a portion of a TNF ⁇ protein or peptide.
- the target antibodies comprise a monoclonal antibody.
- the target antibodies of the present technology are chimeric antibodies.
- Nonlimiting examples of chimeric antibodies include human-murine antibodies, human- rat antibodies, human-hamster antibodies, human-rabbit antibodies, human-bovine antibodies, and human-goat antibodies.
- the chimeric antibodies comprise a humanized antibody (e.g., a full humanized antibody or a partially humanized antibody).
- the target antibodies (e.g., anti-TNF ⁇ antibodies) of the present technology may comprise an isotype that influences functional properties and/or structural features Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 of the antibody.
- the target antibodies comprise an isotype selected from the group consisting of IgG (e.g., IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4), IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE.
- the light chain may comprise isotype kappa ( ⁇ ) or isotype lambda ( ⁇ ).
- the target antibody comprises an IgG1-kappa antibody.
- Target Antibody Sequences [0055] Heavy Chain: [0056]
- the target antibodies of the present technology comprise a heavy chain having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 1.
- the target antibodies of the present technology comprise a heavy chain having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 1.
- the target antibodies of the present technology comprise a heavy chain having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 1.
- the heavy chain of the target antibodies may comprise a variable region domain (V H ) having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 2.
- the heavy chain of the target antibodies may comprise a V H having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 2.
- the heavy chain of the target antibodies may comprise a VH having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 2.
- the heavy chain of the target antibodies may comprise a constant region having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 3.
- the heavy chain of the target antibodies may comprise a constant region having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 3. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0064]
- the heavy chain of the target antibodies may comprise a constant region having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 3.
- the target antibodies of the present technology comprise a heavy chain having at least one Complementarity Determining Region (CDR) sequence.
- the at least one CDR sequence confers binding to a specific antigen (e.g., a TNF ⁇ peptide).
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 9.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 9.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 9.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 10.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 10.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 10.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 11. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0073] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 11. [0074] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 11.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 15.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 15.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 15.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 16.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 16.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 16.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 17. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0082] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 17. [0083] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 17.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 9, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 10, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 11.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 9, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 10, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 11.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 9, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 10, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 11.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 15, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 16, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 17.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 identical to SEQ. ID NO: 15, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 16, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 17.
- the target antibodies comprise a heavy chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 15, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 16, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 17.
- the heavy chain of the target antibodies of the present technology is encoded by a nucleotide sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 8.
- the heavy chain of the target antibodies of the present technology is encoded by a nucleotide sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 8.
- the heavy chain of the target antibodies of the present technology is encoded by a nucleotide sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 8.
- the target antibodies of the present technology comprise a light chain having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 4.
- the target antibodies of the present technology comprise a light chain having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 4.
- the target antibodies of the present technology comprise a light chain having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 4. Docket No.
- the light chain of the target antibodies may comprise a variable region domain (V L ) having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 5.
- V L variable region domain
- the light chain of the target antibodies may comprise a V L having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 5.
- the light chain of the target antibodies may comprise a VL having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 5.
- the light chain of the target antibodies may comprise a constant region having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 6.
- the light chain of the target antibodies may comprise a constant region having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 6.
- the light chain of the target antibodies may comprise a constant region having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 6.
- the target antibodies of the present technology comprise a light chain having at least one CDR sequence.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 12.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 12.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 12. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0107] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 13. [0108] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 13.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 13.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 14.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 14.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 14. [0113] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 18. [0114] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 18.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 18. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0116] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 19. [0117] In some embodiments, the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 19.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 19.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 20.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 20.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain having a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 20.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 12, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 12, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 13, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 14.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 12, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 13, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 14.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 18, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 19, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 20.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 18, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 19, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 20.
- the target antibodies comprise a light chain comprising (1) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 18, (2) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 19, and (3) a CDR having an amino acid sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 20.
- the light chain of the target antibodies of the present technology is encoded by a nucleotide sequence that is about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 7.
- the light chain of the target antibodies of the present technology is encoded by a nucleotide sequence that is at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 7. Docket No.
- the light chain of the target antibodies of the present technology is encoded by a nucleotide sequence that is at least about 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or 100% identical to SEQ. ID NO: 7.
- Table 1 Sequences of Example Anti-TNF ⁇ Antibodies of the Present Technology SEQ ID NO: Description Sequence Q V S C F K Q S L Q V S YI E K D L G T G Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 antibody (XTMAB-16, E T C C G G A C T C A G C A C G G T T A T A T C G G G C T C Docket No.
- the target antibodies of the present technology may be labeled, such as with an affinity label or a detection label.
- Nonlimiting examples of antibody labels include a biotin label, a fluorescent label, an enzyme label (e.g., horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and alkaline phosphatase (AP)), gold nanoparticles, radioisotopes, and drug molecules.
- the target antibodies are conjugated to an additional molecule or compound, forming an antibody conjugate. The conjugation may occur via a covalent linkage.
- the target antibodies of the present technology are directly (e.g., labeled via conjugation) or indirectly labeled with an affinity label or a detection label.
- a detection label may be any label that may be detected directly or indirectly. As used herein, “direct” detection Docket No.
- the detection label includes measuring the presence of the detection label or inducing the detection label to produce a detectable substance.
- the detection label may be a luminescent compound.
- the detection is configured to produce a chemiluminescent or ECL signal in the presence of a marker.
- the detection label is an enzyme configured to convert a chromogenic marker into a pigment.
- the enzyme is a HRP and the chromogenic marker may be 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB).
- TMB 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine
- the detection label comprises a sulfo-Tag.
- the sulfo-Tag may be contacted with a marker comprising tripropylamine (TPA), and the level of the detection label may be measured by applying an electrical current to the marker in the presence of the detection label to produce the ECL signal.
- the detection label is detected by a meso scale discovery (MSD) assay.
- the detection label is detected by ECL.
- the detection label is a ruthenium (Ru) metal ion.
- the Ru ion is detected when the ion comes in close proximity with an electrode.
- a “close proximity” between the Ru ion and the electrode is a distance between the Ru ion and the electrode that is small enough to cause a detectable oxidation-reduction reaction by ECL as understood by a person of skill in the art.
- the solid phase comprises an electrode.
- a Ru ion is detected by a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera when it is in close proximity with the electrode.
- CCD charge-coupled device
- the detection label is detected indirectly.
- “indirect” detection of the detection antibody includes adding a separate component that interacts with the detection label, where the separate component is capable of being detected.
- a secondary antibody may be added, where the secondary antibody is conjugated to a detectable luminescent probe or enzyme configured to convert a chromogenic substrate into a pigment (e.g., a detection antibody conjugated to a detection label).
- An affinity label may be any molecular label that has affinity with the second affinity label.
- a first affinity label is configured to make a covalent bond with the second affinity label.
- the first affinity label may be biotin and the second affinity label may be streptavidin or vice versa.
- the first and second affinity labels may be any pairing of affinity labels known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
- the first affinity label may be glutathione and the second affinity label may be glutathione S-transferase or vice versa.
- the first affinity label may be maltose and the second affinity label may be maltose- Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 binding protein or vice versa.
- the first affinity label is chitin and the second affinity label is chitin-binding protein or vice versa.
- the detection label may be a third affinity label and detecting the detection label further comprises contacting the third affinity label with a fourth affinity label conjugated to a detectable compound, where the third affinity label binds to the fourth affinity label.
- the fourth affinity label may be conjugated to a luminescent compound or enzyme configured to convert a chromogenic substrate into a pigment.
- the third affinity label may be any molecular label that has affinity with the fourth affinity label.
- the third affinity label is configured to make a covalent bond with the fourth affinity label.
- the third affinity label may be biotin and the fourth affinity label may be streptavidin or vice versa.
- the third and fourth affinity labels may be any pairing of affinity labels known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
- the third affinity label may be glutathione and the fourth affinity label may be glutathione S-transferase or vice versa.
- the third affinity label may be maltose and the fourth affinity label may be maltose-binding protein or vice versa.
- the third affinity label is chitin and the fourth affinity label is chitin-binding protein or vice versa.
- Compositions [0140] The present technology comprises compositions having antibodies for detecting ADAs.
- the compositions comprise one or more target antibodies that are bound by ADAs.
- the one or more target antibodies bound by ADAs may include an affinity antibody and/or a detection antibody.
- Both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody may be anti-TNF ⁇ antibodies and/or may comprise one or more of a heavy chain, a light chain, a variable region (e.g., VH or VL), a constant region (e.g., a heavy chain constant region or a light chain constant region), or a CDR of the present technology.
- the affinity antibody comprises an affinity label.
- the affinity antibody may be labeled with the affinity label directly or indirectly.
- affinity labels include fluorescent labels, enzyme labels (e.g., horseradish peroxidase and alkaline phosphatase), biotin labels, streptavidin labels, and radioisotopes.
- the detection antibody is conjugated to a detection label.
- Nonlimiting examples of detection labels include Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 a biotin label, a fluorescent label, an enzyme label (e.g., horseradish peroxidase and alkaline phosphatase), gold nanoparticles, and radioisotopes.
- the compositions further comprise a second affinity antibody.
- the second affinity antibody may bind an affinity label, such as an affinity label conjugated to the first affinity antibody described in supra.
- the second affinity antibody binds the affinity label when the first affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody are bound by one or more ADAs.
- the second affinity antibody may be an unlabeled antibody.
- Nonlimiting examples of unlabeled antibodies include an antibody that is not conjugated to an affinity label or a detection label.
- the compositions comprise a single composition having a first affinity antibody of the present technology, a detection antibody of the present technology, and a second affinity antibody of the present technology.
- the compositions comprise (1) a first composition having a first affinity antibody and a detection antibody and (2) a second composition having a second affinity antibody.
- the compositions comprise (1) a first composition having a first affinity antibody, (2) a second composition having a detection antibody, and (3) a third composition having a second affinity antibody.
- the compositions comprise (1) a first composition having a first affinity antibody and (2) a second composition having a detection antibody and a second affinity antibody. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise (1) a first composition having a first affinity antibody and a second affinity antibody and (2) a second composition having a detection antibody. In some embodiments, the first and second compositions are incubated with a sample simultaneously or sequentially. In some embodiments, the first and third compositions are incubated with a sample simultaneously or sequentially. In some embodiments, the second and third compositions are incubated with a sample simultaneously or sequentially. In some embodiments, the first, second, and third compositions are each incubated with a sample simultaneously or sequentially. [0144] Samples may comprise biological samples.
- Nonlimiting examples of biological samples include serum, blood, synovial fluid, plasma, saliva, and respiratory secretions.
- Methods of Detecting ADAs Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0145]
- the present technology comprises methods for detecting the ADAs of the present technology in a sample. ADAs may be detected and/or isolated using the compositions of the present technology.
- detecting the ADA comprises incubating the sample with a composition of the present technology (e.g., a composition comprising one or more of an affinity antibody, a detection antibody, or an unlabeled antibody).
- the affinity antibody is conjugated to the detection label.
- detecting the ADA comprises contacting the sample with a composition comprising a first affinity antibody of the present technology.
- the affinity antibody is added at a concentration of about 1ng/mL to about 10ng/mL, about 10ng/mL to about 20ng/mL, about 20ng/mL to about 50ng/mL, or about 50ng/mL about 100ng/mL.
- the affinity antibody is added at a concentration of at least 1ng/mL to at least 10ng/mL, at least 10ng/mL to at least 20ng/mL, at least 20ng/mL to at least 50ng/mL, or at least 50ng/mL at least 100ng/mL.
- the affinity antibody is added at a concentration of at least about 1ng/mL to at least about 10ng/mL, at least about 10ng/mL to at least about 20ng/mL, at least about 20ng/mL to at least about 50ng/mL, or at least about 50ng/mL at least about 100ng/mL.
- the affinity antibody is added at a concentration of about 25ng/mL.
- the affinity antibody is added at a concentration of at least 25ng/mL.
- the affinity antibody is added at a concentration of at least about 25ng/mL.
- detecting the ADA comprises incubating the sample with a composition comprising a detection antibody.
- the detection antibody is added at a concentration of about 0.001mg/mL to about 0.01mg/mL, about 0.01mg/mL to about 0.1mg/mL, about 0.1mg/mL to about 1mg/mL, about 1mg/mL to about 10mg/mL.
- the affinity antibody is added at Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 a concentration of about 1.2mg/mL.
- the detection antibody comprises a ruthenium label (i.e., Ru-XTMAB-16), and it is added at a concentration of about 1.2mg/mL.
- the detection antibody is added at a concentration of at least 0.001mg/mL to at least 0.01mg/mL, at least 0.01mg/mL to at least 0.1mg/mL, at least 0.1mg/mL to at least 1mg/mL, at least 1mg/mL to at least 10mg/mL.
- the affinity antibody is added at a concentration of at least 1.2mg/mL.
- the detection antibody comprises a ruthenium label (i.e., Ru-XTMAB-16), and it is added at a concentration of at least 1.2mg/mL.
- the detection antibody is added at a concentration of at least about 0.001mg/mL to at least about 0.01mg/mL, at least about 0.01mg/mL to at least about 0.1mg/mL, at least about 0.1mg/mL to at least about 1mg/mL, at least about 1mg/mL to at least about 10mg/mL.
- the affinity antibody is added at a concentration of at least about 1.2mg/mL.
- the detection antibody comprises a ruthenium label (i.e., Ru-XTMAB-16), and it is added at a concentration of at least about 1.2mg/mL.
- the methods further comprise isolating an ADA that binds a target antibody of the present technology (e.g., an affinity antibody or a detection antibody).
- a target antibody of the present technology e.g., an affinity antibody or a detection antibody.
- Isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody includes identifying the ADAs that form a complex and separating them from ADAs that do not form a complex. Isolating ADAs also includes identifying and separating ADAs from other compounds that bind the target antibody.
- Isolating ADAs may be performed using any technique known to one of skill for isolating or purifying an antibody.
- the ADAs may be isolated using antibody pull-down or purification techniques.
- the ADAs are isolated by contacting the ADA complex with a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, such that the first affinity label of the ADA complex binds to the second affinity label on a solid phase.
- solid phase may be any medium that remains stationary or temporarily stationary as a mobile phase moves across or through the solid phase, such that components of the mobile phase may interact with the solid phase.
- a solid phase may include a plate, chromatography column, microbead, magnetic microbead, or any other solid phase known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
- the solid phase is a microbead, plate, or column.
- Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 the solid phase is a plate.
- the plate is coated with a second affinity label.
- the solid phase is blocked with a blocking buffer before the sample and the composition are contacted with the solid phase.
- isolating the ADA complex comprises: (a) providing a solid phase comprising the second affinity label; (b) contacting the sample and the composition with the solid phase; and (c) washing the solid phase.
- the solid phase is washed with a wash buffer that does not disrupt the interaction between the ADA and the affinity antibody or the interaction between the ADA and the detection antibody.
- the wash buffer comprises phosphate-buffered saline (PBS).
- the wash buffer comprises a phosphate-buffered solution with a surfactant.
- the wash buffer comprises Tween-20.
- the wash buffer comprises 1x PBS with 0.05% Tween-20.
- the wash buffer comprises 50mM Tris.
- the wash buffer comprises 0.14 M NaCl.
- the wash buffer has a pH of about 8.0.
- the wash buffer comprises 50mM Tris, 0.14 M NaCl, 0.05% Tween-20, and has a pH of about 8.0.
- the method further comprises detecting the detection label.
- the detection label is detected by measuring a luminescent compound.
- the detection label is detected by inducing an enzyme to convert a chromogenic substrate into the pigment and detecting the pigment and measuring the presence of the pigment.
- detecting the detection label comprises converting the chromogenic substrate into the pigment and detecting the optical density of the sample.
- detecting the detection label comprises contacting a sulfo-Tag (Ru-tag) detection label with a marker comprising TPA) and the level of the detection label may be detected by applying an electrical current to the marker in the presence of the detection label to produce a detectable ECL signal.
- a higher level of the detection label correlates with a higher amount of ADAs in the sample.
- the ADA is detected by determining whether the detection label is present at a level above a predetermined level.
- the ADA is detected by determining that the ECL of the sample is above a predetermined cut-point.
- the method further comprises performing the method on a negative control sample.
- the negative control sample has no detectable ADA. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00
- the negative control sample is a drug na ⁇ ve sample from a healthy subject who has not received the target antibody.
- the method is performed on the negative control sample in parallel with the sample. As used herein, performing the method “in parallel” includes performing the method on the negative control sample at the same time and/or on the same plate as the sample. Performing the method on the negative control sample comprises: (i) incubating the control sample with a composition comprising an affinity antibody and a detection antibody; (ii) contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; and (iii) measuring a level of the detection label.
- the method further comprises performing the method on a positive control sample.
- the positive control sample is a sample from a subject who has received the target antibody.
- the positive control sample is a sample that has been shown to contain an ADA in a previous assay.
- the method may be performed on the positive control sample in parallel with the sample.
- the method may be performed on a sample, a negative control sample, and a positive control sample in parallel.
- the cut-point is determined by performing the method on a plurality of negative control samples.
- the negative control samples are drug- na ⁇ ve samples from healthy subjects who have never received the target antibody.
- the cut-point is determined by performing the method on at least 20, 30, 40, or 50 negative control samples.
- the ECL signal from the 50 negative control samples is normalized by the mean of all negative control samples.
- outliers are identified and removed.
- the cut-point is identified based on about a 0.01%-0.05%, 0.05%- 0.1%, 0.1%-0.5%, 0.5%-1.0%, 1%-2%, 2%-5%, or 5%-10% false-positive rate.
- the cut-point is identified based on about a 0.1%, 1%, or 5% false-positive rate.
- the cut-point is identified based on about a 5% false-positive rate.
- the cut-point is identified based on about a 1% false-positive rate. In some embodiments, the cut-point is identified based on about a 0.1% false-positive rate. [0166] In some embodiments, the cut-point is identified based on at least a 0.01%-0.05%, 0.05%-0.1%, 0.1%-0.5%, 0.5%-1.0%, 1%-2%, 2%-5%, or 5%-10% false-positive rate. In some embodiments, the cut-point is identified based on at least a 0.1%, 1%, or 5% false-positive rate. In Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 some embodiments, the cut-point is identified based on at least a 5% false-positive rate.
- the cut-point is identified based on at least a 1% false-positive rate. In some embodiments, the cut-point is identified based on at least a 0.1% false-positive rate. [0167] In some embodiments, the cut-point is identified based on at least about a 0.01%-0.05%, 0.05%-0.1%, 0.1%-0.5%, 0.5%-1.0%, 1%-2%, 2%-5%, or 5%-10% false-positive rate. In some embodiments, the cut-point is identified based on at least about a 0.1%, 1%, or 5% false-positive rate. In some embodiments, the cut-point is identified based on at least about a 5% false-positive rate.
- the cut-point is identified based on at least about a 1% false-positive rate. In some embodiments, the cut-point is identified based on at least about a 0.1% false-positive rate.
- the method further comprises performing the method on a quality control (QC) sample.
- QC quality control
- One or more QC samples may be included to assess the performance of the method.
- the QC sample is a blank sample, matrix spike sample (i.e., a plasma or serum sample spiked with ADA), field duplicate sample, replicate sample, and/or reference material sample.
- the method may be performed on the QC sample in parallel with the sample.
- the method may be performed on a sample, a negative control sample, a positive control sample, and a QC sample in parallel.
- the predetermined cut-point is an electrochemiluminescence (ECL) of about 0.1-1, 1-2, 2-5, or 5-10. In some embodiments, the predetermined cut-point is about 1. In some embodiments, the predetermined cut-point is about 1.1. [0170] In some embodiments, the predetermined cut-point is an ECL of at least 0.1-1, 1-2, 2- 5, or 5-10. In some embodiments, the predetermined cut-point is at least 1. In some embodiments, the predetermined cut-point is at least 1.1. [0171] In some embodiments, the predetermined cut-point is an ECL of at least about 0.1-1, 1- 2, 2-5, or 5-10. In some embodiments, the predetermined cut-point is at least about 1.
- the predetermined cut-point is at least about 1.1.
- the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is less than about 3ng/mL, less than about 5ng/mL, less than about 10ng/mL, less than about 50ng/mL, or less than about 100ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is less than about 3ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is less than about 2.77ng/mL. In some Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is about 4ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is about 6ng/mL.
- the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is less than at least 3ng/mL, less than at least 5ng/mL, less than at least 10ng/mL, less than at least 50ng/mL, or less than at least 100ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is less than at least 3ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is less than at least 2.77ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is at least 4ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is at least 6ng/mL.
- the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is less than at least about 3ng/mL, less than at least about 5ng/mL, less than at least about 10ng/mL, less than at least about 50ng/mL, or less than at least about 100ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is less than at least about 3ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is less than at least about 2.77ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is at least about 4ng/mL. In some embodiments, the sensitivity of detecting the ADA is at least about 6ng/mL.
- the drug tolerance of detecting the ADA is about 1ng/mL to about 10ng/mL, about 10ng/mL to about 50ng/mL, about 50ng/mL to about 100ng/mL, about 100ng/mL to about 1000ng/mL, or about 1000ng/mL to about 5000ng/mL. In some embodiments, the drug tolerance is about 100ng/mL.
- the drug tolerance of detecting the ADA is at least 1ng/mL to at least 10ng/mL, at least 10ng/mL to at least 50ng/mL, at least 50ng/mL to at least 100ng/mL, at least 100ng/mL to at least 1000ng/mL, or at least 1000ng/mL to at least 5000ng/mL. In some embodiments, the drug tolerance is at least 100ng/mL.
- the drug tolerance of detecting the ADA is at least about 1ng/mL to at least about 10ng/mL, at least about 10ng/mL to at least about 50ng/mL, at least about 50ng/mL to at least about 100ng/mL, at least about 100ng/mL to at least about 1000ng/mL, or at least about 1000ng/mL to at least about 5000ng/mL. In some embodiments, the drug tolerance is at least about 100ng/mL. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0178] In some embodiments, the method comprises disassociating the ADA from the target by adding an acid wash to the sample.
- the acid wash may be any acid wash known to one of skill in the art to disassociate an antibody from its target.
- the acid wash may comprise acetic acid.
- the acid wash comprises about 2M acetic acid.
- the acid wash is added to the sample before an anti-TNF ⁇ conjugate is added.
- the acid wash comprises about 300mM acetic acid.
- the acid wash comprises about 0.1M glycine-HCl.
- the acid has a pH of about 2.5. [0179] In some embodiments, all or a portion of the method is performed using an automated system.
- an “automated system” refers to a system that processes samples according to steps that are in part performed by a robotic or mechanical platform.
- the automated system may be completely automated or partially automated.
- a human “loads” the automated system with the samples and reagents of the present technology and the automated system performs the remaining steps.
- the automated system may be a KingFisherTM Flex Purification System.
- Other automated systems having at least the foregoing features and known to one of skill in the art are within the scope of this technology.
- the method for detecting an ADA that binds the target antibody in a sample comprises: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) an affinity antibody comprising a first affinity label and (b) a detection antibody comprising a detection label; (ii) providing a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label is configured to bind to the first affinity label; (iii) contacting the sample and the composition with the solid phase; (iv) washing the solid phase; and (v) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut-point.
- the method for detecting an ADA that binds the target antibody in a sample comprises: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising an affinity antibody comprising a first affinity label; (ii) incubating the sample with a detection antibody comprising a detection label; (iii) providing a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label is configured to bind to the first affinity label; (iv) contacting the sample and the composition with the solid phase; (v) washing the solid phase; and (vi) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut-point. Docket No.
- the method for detecting an ADA that binds the target antibody in a sample comprises: (i) contacting a sample with an affinity antibody comprising a first affinity label and a detection antibody comprising a detection label; and (ii) measuring the ADA that forms a complex with the affinity antibody and the detection antibody by detecting the level of the detection label in the complex; wherein the method detects the ADA with a sensitivity less than 5ng/mL.
- the present technology also includes a method for estimating a quantity of an ADA that binds a target antibody in a sample.
- the method comprises: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising an affinity antibody and a detection antibody; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut-point; (iv) performing steps (i)-(iii) on a known sample having a known concentration of target antibody; and (v) comparing the level of the detection label in the sample to the level of the detection label in the known sample.
- estimating “a quantity” of an ADA includes estimating a concentration of an ADA.
- a “titration assay” generally refers to a method for estimating a quantity of an ADA that binds a target antibody.
- a “known sample” includes a positive control where the concentration of ADAs has been previously determined.
- the known sample is serially diluted into a plurality of titer samples.
- a “titer sample” is one of a plurality of titer samples that are diluted from a known sample. As such, the titer samples create a dilution curve.
- the titer samples have a concentration of, for example, between about 0.49ng/mL and about 4000ng/mL.
- the titer samples have a concentration of, for example, about 4000ng/mL, about 2000ng/mL, about 1000ng/mL, about 500ng/mL, about 250ng/mL, about 125ng/mL, about 62.5ng/mL, about 31.25ng/mL, about 15.63ng/mL, about 7.81ng/mL, about 3.91ng/mL, about 1.95ng/mL, about 0.98ng/mL, and about 0.49ng/mL. [0186] In some embodiments, the titer samples have a concentration of, for example, between at least 0.49ng/mL and at least 4000ng/mL.
- the titer samples have a concentration of, for example, at least 4000ng/mL, at least 2000ng/mL, at least 1000ng/mL, at least 500ng/mL, at least 250ng/mL, at least 125ng/mL, at least 62.5ng/mL, at least 31.25ng/mL, at least Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 15.63ng/mL, at least 7.81ng/mL, at least 3.91ng/mL, at least 1.95ng/mL, at least 0.98ng/mL, and at least 0.49ng/mL.
- the titer samples have a concentration of, for example, between at least about 0.49ng/mL and at least about 4000ng/mL. In some embodiments, the titer samples have a concentration of, for example, at least about 4000ng/mL, at least about 2000ng/mL, at least about 1000ng/mL, at least about 500ng/mL, at least about 250ng/mL, at least about 125ng/mL, at least about 62.5ng/mL, at least about 31.25ng/mL, at least about 15.63ng/mL, at least about 7.81ng/mL, at least about 3.91ng/mL, at least about 1.95ng/mL, at least about 0.98ng/mL, and at least about 0.49ng/mL.
- the quantity or concentration of the sample is estimated by comparing the level of the detection label in the sample to the level of the detection label in the known sample or the titer samples. In some embodiments, the method further comprises generating a curve of the levels of the detection label in each of the titer samples and comparing the detection label in the sample to the curve. [0189] The present technology also includes a method for estimating a quantity of an ADA that binds a target antibody in a sample.
- the method comprises: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising an affinity antibody comprising a first affinity label and a detection antibody comprising a detection label; (ii) providing a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label is configured to bind to the first affinity label; (iii) contacting the sample and the composition with the solid phase; (iv) washing the solid phase; (v) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut-point; (vi) performing steps (i)- (v) on a known sample having a known concentration of target antibody; and (vii) comparing the level of the detection label in the sample to the level of the detection label in the known sample.
- Step (vi) may be performed in parallel with steps (i)-(v).
- the present technology also includes a method of confirming that an ADA compound binds a target antibody in a sample by performing a competitive binding assay comprising performing any of the methods described in this technology for detecting an ADA within the sample, wherein the composition further comprises unlabeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody (unlabeled antibody).
- a “confirmation assay” or “confirmatory assay” generally refers to a method of confirming that an ADA component binds a target antibody. Docket No.
- the method of confirming that an ADA compound binds a target antibody comprises: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: an affinity antibody, a detection antibody, and an unlabeled antibody; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody and/or unlabeled antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; and (iii) confirming the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label that is lower by a predetermined factor than the level of the detection label when the unlabeled antibody is not present.
- the unlabeled antibody will be present at an excess concentration in the composition.
- the excess concentration of the unlabeled antibody may be about 150 ⁇ g/mL or more, about 175 ⁇ g/mL or more, about 200 ⁇ g/mL or more, or about 250 ⁇ g/mL or more. In some embodiments, the excess concentration of the unlabeled antibody may be about 200 ⁇ g/mL or more. [0193] In some embodiments, the excess concentration of the unlabeled antibody may be at least 150 ⁇ g/mL or more, at least 175 ⁇ g/mL or more, at least 200 ⁇ g/mL or more, or at least 250 ⁇ g/mL or more.
- the excess concentration of the unlabeled antibody may be at least 200 ⁇ g/mL or more. [0194] In some embodiments, the excess concentration of the unlabeled antibody may be at least about 150 ⁇ g/mL or more, at least about 175 ⁇ g/mL or more, at least about 200 ⁇ g/mL or more, or at least about 250 ⁇ g/mL or more. In some embodiments, the excess concentration of the unlabeled antibody may be at least about 200 ⁇ g/mL or more.
- ADA is confirmed in a sample by measuring a level of the detection label that is lower by a predetermined factor of about 10% or more, about 12% or more, about 14% or more, about 16% or more, about 18% or more, or about 20% or more than the level of the detection label when the unlabeled antibody is not present.
- the predetermined factor is about 16% or more.
- ADA is confirmed in a sample by measuring a level of the detection label that is lower by a predetermined factor of at least 10% or more, at least 12% or more, at least 14% or more, at least 16% or more, at least 18% or more, or at least 20% or more than the Docket No.
- the predetermined factor is at least 16% or more.
- ADA is confirmed in a sample by measuring a level of the detection label that is lower by a predetermined factor of at least about 10% or more, at least about 12% or more, at least about 14% or more, at least about 16% or more, at least about 18% or more, or at least about 20% or more than the level of the detection label when the unlabeled antibody is not present.
- the predetermined factor is at least about 16% or more.
- the level of the detection label when the unlabeled antibody is not present is above the pre-determined cut-point.
- the method of confirming that an ADA compound binds a target antibody comprises: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: an affinity antibody, a detection antibody, and an unlabeled antibody; (ii) providing a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label is configured to bind to the first affinity label; (iii) contacting the sample and the composition with the solid phase; (iv) washing the solid phase; and (v) confirming the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label that is lower by a predetermined factor than the level of the detection label when the unlabeled antibody is not present.
- the methods of the present technology may further comprises steps for assessing one or more of hook effects, assay selectivity, drug tolerance, intra-assay precision, inter-assay precision, and sample, control, and/or antibody stability.
- the hook (prozone) effect is a phenomenon in which the signal of the assay changes from increasing to decreasing when the ADA concentration increases. The hook effect may not be critical to ADA detection if all concentrations of positive antibody yield positive results.
- Stability assessments may comprise quantifying the ability of the methods to detect ADAs in the presence of other matrix components.
- Drug tolerance assessments may comprise evaluating the ability of the methods to correctly detect ADAs. The presence of drug antibodies in samples may interfere with the detection of ADAs. Docket No.
- Stability assessments may comprise assessing positive controls. Positive controls may be assessed, for example, in a biological sample such as human serum.
- the ADAs of the present technology may be stable for up to six freeze/thaw cycles from about -70°C (nominal) to ambient temperature and may be stable for up to about 24.5 hours at ambient surroundings.
- Kits [0205] The present technology includes a kit for detecting an ADA against the target antibody. In some embodiments, the technology includes a kit for estimating the quantity of ADA in a sample. In some embodiments, the technology includes a kit for confirming that an ADA binds the target antibody.
- the kit comprises an affinity antibody comprising a first affinity label, a detection antibody, and a solid phase comprising a second affinity label.
- the kit comprises a composition comprising the affinity antibody and the detection antibody.
- the solid phase is a plate.
- the second affinity label is streptavidin.
- the first affinity label is biotin.
- the detection antibody comprises a sulfo-Tag labeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- the kit further comprises a marker configured to produce a chemiluminescent or ECL signal in the presence of the detection label.
- the marker is TPA.
- the kit includes an undetected antibody. In some embodiments, the undetected antibody is at an excess concentration, for example, about 200 ⁇ g/mL or more.
- the kit may also comprise a composition comprising an affinity antibody, a detection antibody, and an unlabeled antibody.
- the affinity antibody comprises a first affinity label. In some embodiments, the first affinity label is biotin.
- the detection antibody comprises a detection label. In some embodiments, the detection label is a luminescent compound, an enzyme configured to convert a chromogenic substrate into a pigment, or biotin. In some embodiments, the detection label is biotin.
- the kit comprises a negative control.
- the negative control may be a sample from a drug na ⁇ ve subject.
- the negative control is a sample that is Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 known to contain no ADA.
- the kit comprises a positive control.
- the positive control may be a sample from a subject that has received the target antibody.
- the positive control is a sample known to contain ADA.
- the kit may comprise ADA or ADA solution and instructions for making a positive control.
- the kit may comprise an ADA solution and instructions to “spike” a plasma or serum sample with the ADA solution to prepare the positive control.
- the kit comprises a “high” positive control (HPC) and a “low” positive control (LPC), where the HPC has a higher concentration than the LPC.
- the HPC may have a concentration of about 500ng/mL to about 1000ng/mL, about 1000ng/mL to about 2000ng/mL, about 2000ng/mL to about 5000ng/mL, or about 5000ng/mL to about 10000ng/mL.
- the HPC has an ADA concentration of about 4000ng/mL.
- the concentration of the LPC may be less than about 1ng/mL, about 1ng/mL to about 10ng/mL, about 10ng/mL to about 100ng/mL, about 100ng/mL to about 200ng/mL, about 200ng/mL to about 300ng/mL, or about 300ng/mL to about 500ng/mL.
- the LPC has an ADA concentration of about 9.7ng/mL.
- the HPC may have a concentration of at least 500ng/mL to at least 1000ng/mL, at least 1000ng/mL to at least 2000ng/mL, at least 2000ng/mL to at least 5000ng/mL, or at least 5000ng/mL to at least 10000ng/mL. In some embodiments, the HPC has an ADA concentration of at least 4000ng/mL.
- the concentration of the LPC may be less than at least 1ng/mL, at least 1ng/mL to at least 10ng/mL, at least 10ng/mL to at least 100ng/mL, at least 100ng/mL to at least 200ng/mL, at least 200ng/mL to at least 300ng/mL, or at least 300ng/mL to at least 500ng/mL.
- the LPC has an ADA concentration of at least 9.7ng/mL.
- the HPC may have a concentration of at least about 500ng/mL to at least about 1000ng/mL, at least about 1000ng/mL to at least about 2000ng/mL, at least about 2000ng/mL to at least about 5000ng/mL, or at least about 5000ng/mL to at least about 10000ng/mL. In some embodiments, the HPC has an ADA concentration of at least about 4000ng/mL.
- the concentration of the LPC may be less than at least about 1ng/mL, at least about 1ng/mL to at least about 10ng/mL, at least about 10ng/mL to at least about 100ng/mL, at least about 100ng/mL to at least about 200ng/mL, at least about 200ng/mL to at least about 300ng/mL, or at least about 300ng/mL Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 to at least about 500ng/mL.
- the LPC has an ADA concentration of at least about 9.7ng/mL.
- the kit comprises a known sample.
- the known sample has a concentration of ADAs of about 4000ng/mL or more, about 40 ⁇ g/mL or more, about 400 ⁇ g/mL or more, or about 4000 ⁇ g/mL or more.
- the known sample may have a concentration of ADAs of about 4000ng/mL or more.
- the kit may also comprise one or more titer samples.
- the kit may comprise a titer sample having an ADA concentration of about 4000ng/mL, about 2000ng/mL, about 1000ng/mL, about 500ng/mL, about 250ng/mL, about 125ng/mL, about 62.5ng/mL, about 31.25ng/mL, about 15.63ng/mL, about 7.81ng/mL, about 3.91ng/mL, about 1.95ng/mL, about 0.98ng/mL, and about 0.49ng/mL.
- the kit comprises a known sample.
- the known sample has a concentration of ADAs of at least 4000ng/mL or more, at least 40 ⁇ g/mL or more, at least 400 ⁇ g/mL or more, or at least 4000 ⁇ g/mL or more.
- the known sample may have a concentration of ADAs of at least 4000ng/mL or more.
- the kit may also comprise one or more titer samples.
- the kit may comprise a titer sample having an ADA concentration of at least 4000ng/mL, at least 2000ng/mL, at least 1000ng/mL, at least 500ng/mL, at least 250ng/mL, at least 125ng/mL, at least 62.5ng/mL, at least 31.25ng/mL, at least 15.63ng/mL, at least 7.81ng/mL, at least 3.91ng/mL, at least 1.95ng/mL, at least 0.98ng/mL, and at least 0.49ng/mL.
- the kit comprises a known sample.
- the known sample has a concentration of ADAs of at least about 4000ng/mL or more, at least about 40 ⁇ g/mL or more, at least about 400 ⁇ g/mL or more, or at least about 4000 ⁇ g/mL or more.
- the known sample may have a concentration of ADAs of at least about 4000ng/mL or more.
- the kit may also comprise one or more titer samples.
- the kit may comprise a titer sample having an ADA concentration of at least about 4000ng/mL, at least about 2000ng/mL, at least about 1000ng/mL, at least about 500ng/mL, at least about 250ng/mL, at least about 125ng/mL, at least about 62.5ng/mL, at least about 31.25ng/mL, at least about 15.63ng/mL, at least about 7.81ng/mL, at least about 3.91ng/mL, at least about 1.95ng/mL, at least about 0.98ng/mL, and at least about 0.49ng/mL.
- the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody may be affinity purified.
- the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody may be stored as a lyophilized Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 powder. In some embodiments, the affinity antibody and/or detection antibody may be stored as a reconstituted liquid antibody.
- Any of the components of the kit may be provided at a concentration that is more concentrated than the concentration at which it is used.
- the components of the kit may be provided as a “stock solution” that must be diluted to the desired concentration of the “working solution.” In some embodiments, the stock solution may be about 2X, 5X, 10X, 50X, 100X, 500X, 1000X, 5000X, or 10000X more concentrated than the working solution.
- the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody may be lyophilized using methods known to one of skill in the art.
- One or more lyophilizers may be included. Examples of suitable lyophilizers include, for example, Tris-EDTA and sucrose. Any other lyophilizer commonly used in the art is also available. Determining the appropriate lyophilizer as well as the effective amount of other lyophilizers is within the scope of routine skill in the art.
- the kit may include about 50 ⁇ g to about 100 ⁇ g, about 100 ⁇ g to about 500 ⁇ g, about 500 ⁇ g to about 1000 ⁇ g, about 1mg to about 10mg, about 10mg to about 50mg, about 50mg to about 100mg, about 100mg to about 500mg, or about 500mg to about 1000mg of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the kit may include about 50 ⁇ g to about 200 ⁇ g of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the kit may include about 100mg of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the kit may include about 1mg of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the purity of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody may be about 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, or greater than 99%.
- the kit may include at least 50 ⁇ g to at least 100 ⁇ g, at least 100 ⁇ g to at least 500 ⁇ g, at least 500 ⁇ g to at least 1000 ⁇ g, at least 1mg to at least 10mg, at least 10mg to at least 50mg, at least 50mg to at least 100mg, at least 100mg to at least 500mg, or at least 500mg to at least 1000mg of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the kit may include at least 50 ⁇ g to at least 200 ⁇ g of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the kit may include at least 100mg of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the kit may include at least 1mg of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the purity of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody may be at least 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, or greater than 99%. Docket No.
- the kit may include at least about 50 ⁇ g to at least about 100 ⁇ g, at least about 100 ⁇ g to at least about 500 ⁇ g, at least about 500 ⁇ g to at least about 1000 ⁇ g, at least about 1mg to at least about 10mg, at least about 10mg to at least about 50mg, at least about 50mg to at least about 100mg, at least about 100mg to at least about 500mg, or at least about 500mg to at least about 1000mg of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the kit may include at least about 50 ⁇ g to at least about 200 ⁇ g of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the kit may include at least about 100mg of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the kit may include at least about 1mg of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody.
- the purity of the affinity antibody and/or the detection antibody may be at least about 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, or greater than 99%.
- the lyophilized affinity antibody and/or detection antibody may be reconstituted in about 50 ⁇ g to about 100 ⁇ L, about 100 ⁇ g to about 150 ⁇ L, about 150 ⁇ g to about 200 ⁇ L, about 200 ⁇ g to about 250 ⁇ L, about 250 ⁇ g to about 300 ⁇ L, about 300 ⁇ g to about 350 ⁇ L, about 350 ⁇ g to about 400 ⁇ L, about 400 ⁇ g to about 450 ⁇ g, about 350 ⁇ g to about 400 ⁇ L, about 400 ⁇ g to about 450 ⁇ L, or about 450 ⁇ g to about 500 ⁇ L of a reconstitution buffer.
- the lyophilized affinity antibody and/or detection antibody may be reconstituted in at least 50 ⁇ g to at least 100 ⁇ L, at least 100 ⁇ g to at least 150 ⁇ L, at least 150 ⁇ g to at least 200 ⁇ L, at least 200 ⁇ g to at least 250 ⁇ L, at least 250 ⁇ g to at least 300 ⁇ L, at least 300 ⁇ g to at least 350 ⁇ L, at least 350 ⁇ g to at least 400 ⁇ L, at least 400 ⁇ g to at least 450 ⁇ g, at least 350 ⁇ g to at least 400 ⁇ L, at least 400 ⁇ g to at least 450 ⁇ L, or at least 450 ⁇ g to at least 500 ⁇ L of a reconstitution buffer.
- the lyophilized affinity antibody and/or detection antibody may be reconstituted in at least about 50 ⁇ g to at least about 100 ⁇ L, at least about 100 ⁇ g to at least about 150 ⁇ L, at least about 150 ⁇ g to at least about 200 ⁇ L, at least about 200 ⁇ g to at least about 250 ⁇ L, at least about 250 ⁇ g to at least about 300 ⁇ L, at least about 300 ⁇ g to at least about 350 ⁇ L, at least about 350 ⁇ g to at least about 400 ⁇ L, at least about 400 ⁇ g to at least about 450 ⁇ g, at least about 350 ⁇ g to at least about 400 ⁇ L, at least about 400 ⁇ g to at least about 450 ⁇ L, or at least about 450 ⁇ g to at least about 500 ⁇ L of a reconstitution buffer.
- the reconstitution buffer may comprise any components known to one of skill in the art.
- the reconstitution buffer may comprise water, PBS, DMSO, glycerol, or sodium Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 azide.
- the reconstitution buffer may comprise about 10% to about 15%, about 15% to about 20%, about 20% to about 25%, about 25% to about 30%, or about 30% to about 35% glycerol.
- the reconstitution buffer may comprise about 0.02% to about 0.04%, about 0.04% to about 0.06%, about 0.06% to about 0.08%, about 0.08% to about 0.1%, about 0.1% to about 0.12%, about 0.12% to about 0.14%, or about 0.14% to about 0.16% sodium azide.
- the reconstitution buffer has a pH of about 6 to about 7 or about 7 to about 8. In some embodiments, the reconstitution buffer has a pH of about 7.2.
- the reconstitution buffer may comprise at least 10% to at least 15%, at least 15% to at least 20%, at least 20% to at least 25%, at least 25% to at least 30%, or at least 30% to at least 35% glycerol.
- the reconstitution buffer may comprise at least 0.02% to at least 0.04%, at least 0.04% to at least 0.06%, at least 0.06% to at least 0.08%, at least 0.08% to at least 0.1%, at least 0.1% to at least 0.12%, at least 0.12% to at least 0.14%, or at least 0.14% to at least 0.16% sodium azide.
- the reconstitution buffer has a pH of at least 6 to at least 7 or at least 7 to at least 8. In some embodiments, the reconstitution buffer has a pH of at least 7.2. [0228] The reconstitution buffer may comprise at least about 10% to at least about 15%, at least about 15% to at least about 20%, at least about 20% to at least about 25%, at least about 25% to at least about 30%, or at least about 30% to at least about 35% glycerol.
- the reconstitution buffer may comprise at least about 0.02% to at least about 0.04%, at least about 0.04% to at least about 0.06%, at least about 0.06% to at least about 0.08%, at least about 0.08% to at least about 0.1%, at least about 0.1% to at least about 0.12%, at least about 0.12% to at least about 0.14%, or at least about 0.14% to at least about 0.16% sodium azide.
- the reconstitution buffer has a pH of at least about 6 to at least about 7 or at least about 7 to at least about 8.
- the reconstitution buffer has a pH of at least about 7.2.
- the kit includes a reconstitution buffer.
- the kit includes an affinity antibody and/or a detection antibody that is reconstituted.
- the kit may include about 1 ⁇ g/mL to about 10 ⁇ g/mL, about 10 ⁇ g/mL to about 50 ⁇ g/mL, about 50 ⁇ g/mL to about 100 ⁇ g/mL, about 100 ⁇ g/mL to about 500 ⁇ g/mL, or about 500 ⁇ g/mL to about 1000 ⁇ g/mL, about 1mg/mL to about 10mg/mL, about 10mg/mL to about 50mg/mL, about 50mg/mL to about 100mg/mL, about 100mg/mL to about 1000mg/mL, or about 1000mg/mL to about 10000mg/mL of the detection antibody and/or affinity antibody in solution.
- the kit may include at least 1 ⁇ g/mL to at least 10 ⁇ g/mL, at least 10 ⁇ g/mL to at least 50 ⁇ g/mL, at least 50 ⁇ g/mL to at least 100 ⁇ g/mL, at least 100 ⁇ g/mL to at least 500 ⁇ g/mL, or at least 500 ⁇ g/mL to at least 1000 ⁇ g/mL, at least 1mg/mL to at least 10mg/mL, at least 10mg/mL to at least 50mg/mL, at least 50mg/mL to at least 100mg/mL, at least 100mg/mL to at least 1000mg/mL, or at least 1000mg/mL to at least 10000mg/mL of the detection antibody and/or affinity antibody in solution.
- the kit may include at least about 1 ⁇ g/mL to at least about 10 ⁇ g/mL, at least about 10 ⁇ g/mL to at least about 50 ⁇ g/mL, at least about 50 ⁇ g/mL to at least about 100 ⁇ g/mL, at least about 100 ⁇ g/mL to at least about 500 ⁇ g/mL, or at least about 500 ⁇ g/mL to at least about 1000 ⁇ g/mL, at least about 1mg/mL to at least about 10mg/mL, at least about 10mg/mL to at least about 50mg/mL, at least about 50mg/mL to at least about 100mg/mL, at least about 100mg/mL to at least about 1000mg/mL, or at least about 1000mg/mL to at least about 10000mg/mL of the detection antibody and/or affinity antibody in solution.
- the second affinity label is streptavidin.
- the kit includes a solid phase, a second affinity label, and instructions for coating the solid phase with the second affinity label.
- the solid phase may be any material known to one of skill that is imageable and capable of binding a second affinity label, including streptavidin.
- the substrate may be a slide, plate, dish, or flask.
- the kit comprises a solid phase that is coated with streptavidin.
- the kit comprises a solid phase, streptavidin, and instructions for coating the solid phase with streptavidin.
- the kit may comprise one or more buffers. In some embodiments, the kit comprises an acid wash buffer.
- the kit further comprises a washing buffer. In some embodiments, the kit comprises a blocking buffer.
- the buffers of the present technology may be formulated according to any of the formulations of this technology or the formulations known to one of skill in the art.
- the kit may contain one or more consumables for performing the methods of the present technology.
- the kit may include one or more plates containing a plurality of wells.
- the plate may include 6, 9, 12, 16, 24, Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 36, 96, 384, or 1536 wells.
- a kit or system includes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or more than twenty assay plates.
- the kit may also include instructions for performing all or part of the methods described in the present technology.
- the kit includes links (e.g., URLs or QR codes) that direct a user to instructions for performing all or part of the methods of the present technology.
- the kit may include software or other computer technology to facilitate performing the methods of the present technology.
- the components of the kit may be stored to provide stability to the particular components. For example, components of the kit may be stored in a light-impermeable container if the component comprises a light-sensitive compound. In some embodiments, the components of the kit may be stored in an airtight container. In some embodiments, the components of the kit are stored frozen, in liquid form, or in solid form.
- the components of the kit are stored at about -195°C, -80°C, -20°C, 4°C, or 20°C.
- the kit comprises: (i) an affinity antibody comprising biotin; (ii) a detection antibody comprising a sulfo-Tag; (iii) a plate comprising streptavidin; (iv) TPA; and (v) a wash buffer.
- the word "about” when immediately preceding a numerical value means a range of plus or minus 10 % of that value, e.g., "about 50" means 45 to 55, "about 10" means “9 to 11", etc.
- the kit includes one or more of the components, consumables, or reagents described in the examples below.
- EXAMPLES Examples provided in this technology include example methods for detecting ADAs in human samples with an ECL assay, methods of validating the assay, and results from the validation.
- ADA Anti-Drug Antibody
- A.T. Ambient Temperature
- Bio-XTMAB-16 Biotin Labeled XTMAB-16
- CCP Confirmatory Cut-Point
- CP Cut- Point
- CV Coefficient of Variation
- diH2O Deionized Water
- ECL Electrochemiluminescence
- ECLIA Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
- HPC High Positive Control
- iNHS Individual Na ⁇ ve Human Serum
- LPC Low Positive Control
- MRD Minimum Required Dilution
- MSD Meso Scale Discovery
- NA Not Applicable
- NC Negative Control
- pNHS Pooled Na ⁇ ve Human Serum
- PBS Phosphate-Buffered Saline
- QC Quality Control
- rECL Relative ECL
- Ru-XTMAB-16 Ruthenium Labeled XTMAB-16
- SCP Screening Cut-Point
- S-CPF Screening Cut-Point Factor
- SD Standard Deviation
- TCP Titration Cut-Point
- T-CPF Titration Cut-Point Factor.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary method (method 100) for detecting an ADA that binds the target antibody in a sample.
- Method 100 may be used for immunogenicity assessments of various antibodies, including, but not limited to, anti-TNF ⁇ antibodies.
- Method 100 comprises: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label (affinity antibody), and (b) an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label (detection antibody) 110; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label 120; and (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut-point 130.
- a composition comprising: (a) an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label (affinity antibody), and (b) an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label (detection antibody) 110; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second
- Isolating the ADAs may comprise: (a) providing a solid phase comprising the second affinity label; (b) contacting the sample and the composition with the solid phase; and (c) washing the solid phase.
- Validation Summary To support an immunogenicity assessment of XTMAB-16 in human samples, methods of detecting antibodies in human serum samples were assessed. [0245] An MSD streptavidin plate was blocked to prevent non-specific antibody binding. The control and experimental samples were incubated with Bio-XTMAB-16 and transferred to the blocked MSD streptavidin plate. Following incubation, the plate was washed and then incubated with Ru-XTMAB-16.
- Reagents were prepared, including MSD 2X Read Buffer (4x MSD Read Buffer diluted with diH2O), Wash Buffer (1x PBS with 0.05% Tween-20), Blocking Buffer (Protein-Free), Assay Buffer (NGBI), and XTMAB-16 Drug Stock Solution (XTMAB-16 dissolved in PBS to 10mg/mL). Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0252] QC preparation included preparation of an NC (pNHS made from at least 40 individual lots) and LPC and HPC positive controls. HPC concentration was 4,000ng/mL and the LPC final concentration was prepared at a 99.9% confidence interval.
- the LPC concentration was calculated in both screening and confirmatory assay using the mean of the corresponding sensitivity + t0.99, df X SD (sensitivity). The final LPC concentration was the higher LPC concentration between the screening LPC and the confirmatory LPC. Each sensitivity will be obtained from a separate sensitivity run. The screening sensitivity concentration will be interpolated from the screening sensitivity curve at the SCP. The confirmatory sensitivity concentration will be interpolated from the confirmatory sensitivity curve at the CCP. Once the LPC has been finalized, at least two sets of LPCs and HPCs and at least four sets of NCs will be included as plate controls in each run.
- System suitability will be assessed from all accepted validation runs (except the robustness run and the long-term stability run, if any) to set up assay acceptance ranges for the NC, LPC, and HPC.
- the control ranges will be set using the response values of NC, LPC, and HPC, as detailed below.
- the plate NC was considered the mean of all accepted NCs, and %CV failure and outliers were excluded.
- the relationship of accepted control samples in the screening assays were mean response (ECL): NC ⁇ SCP ⁇ LPC ⁇ HPC, and the ECL was within the range established during validation: [0266] NC: ECL mean ⁇ 158.8; LPC: 95.5 ⁇ ECL mean ⁇ 156.1; HPC: 4761.7 ⁇ ECL mean. [0267]
- the S-CPF was 1.10, and the plate-specific SCP was the value calculated from the NC multiplied by the S-CPF.
- %inhibition 100*(1-[Mean ECL of spiked samples/Mean ECL of unspiked samples]) [0270] Titration Assay Plate Control Acceptance Criteria: For the titration assay, the CV of each plate control was 20.0% or less, and plate controls were present in duplicates. The plate NC was considered the mean of all accepted NCs, and %CV failure and outliers were excluded.
- ECL mean response
- NC ECL mean ⁇ 158.8
- LPC 95.5 ⁇ ECL mean ⁇ 156.1
- HPC 4761.7 ⁇ ECL mean.
- Titer control was 25600 ⁇ titer for XTMAB-16 ADA PC at 4,000mg/mL ⁇ 102,400.
- the T-CPF was 1.20, and the plate-specific TCP was calculated by multiplying the T- CPF by the plate NC.
- Samples were classified as negative for anti-XTMAB-16 antibodies if any of the following conditions were met: (1) the mean ECL in the screening assay ⁇ plate-specific SCP and (2) the %inhibition in the confirmatory assay ⁇ CCP.
- Titration Assay Sample Acceptance Criteria The titer of undiluted samples with an ECL below plate TCP were reported as MRD. The titer of undiluted samples with an ECL above the TCP, but where the first dilution (minimum dilution) had an ECL below the plate TCP, were reported as MRD.
- the diluted sample For samples with at least one dilution that reaches an ECL below the TCP, the diluted sample must have at least two dilutions spanning the TCP with a %CV ⁇ 20.0%.
- the titer of a diluted sample with ECL above the plate-specific TCP was considered the dilution factor of the last dilution sample with ECL above the plate-specific TCP.
- Determination of Cut-Point SCP: The ECL signal of each individual sample was normalized by the plate NC (expressed as S/N). The data was then log-transformed. After outlier removal, normality test was performed on the data using JMP.
- TCP T-CPF will be calculated using the S-CPF normalized data. T-CPF will be calculated based on 0.1% false-positive rate using the equation below based on the data distribution. T-CPF will be reported to two decimal places.
- T-CPF “Mean + 3.09 x SD” (if data normally distributed) or “99.9 th percentile” (if data not normally distributed)
- Plate TCP Mean NC ECL values in a plate * T-CPF
- Experimental design and target specifications for determining cut-point are outlined in Table 4. Table 4: Experimental Design and Target Specifications for Determining Cut-Point Experimental Design Target Specifications g he he or in ed ed al g he he Docket No.
- Intra-Assay and Inter-Assay Precision Intra-assay precision was evaluated based on the %CV of of six independent preparations of the same sample in one run, and confirmatory assays.
- the experimental design and target specifications for the intra-assay precision are outlined in Table 7.
- Table 7 Intra-Assay Precision in Screening and Confirmatory Assays E xperimental Design Target Specifications Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 • No intra CV criteria for NC
- the experimental design and target specifications for the inter-assay precision are outlined in Table 8.
- Table 8 Inter-Assay Precision in Screening and Confirmatory Assays Experimental Design Target Specifications Inter-assay All NC LPC HPC acce ted in • CV ⁇ 20% between C
- nt includes haemolyzed (2%) and lipemic (150mg/dL) matrix assessment. A minimum of three control matrix pooled serum samples for each condition were assessed unspiked and spiked at LPC level. The spiked matrix samples will be analyzed in comparison to plate SCP.
- ADA PC at 100ng/mL and LPC level will be tested.
- the highest drug concentration that retains a positive response in the screening assay for each ADA level tested will be defined as the drug tolerance level of the screening assay.
- the experimental design and target specifications for testing drug tolerance are outlined in Table 11.
- Table 11 Experimental Design and Target Specifications for Testing Drug Tolerance
- Experimental Design Target Specifications Selectivity Positive control samples at various Plate acceptance criteria is met e [0297] Stability Test: Combined stressed samples with bench-top (24 ⁇ 6 hours or 8 ⁇ 2 hours) and freeze/thaw (6 or 3 cycles from -70°C ⁇ 10°C to ambient temperature) were tested.
- Cut-point statistical outliers were determined using quantile range outlier’s method, and identified outliers were removed. Cut-point normality values were tested by Shapiro-Wilk W Test using JMP software.
- the normalized ECL (rECL) was log-transformed. Examples of data analyzed according to the present technology are shown in Tables 12-14, for example. Table 12 shows raw data from one run of samples that were tested according to the methods of the present technology. Table 13 shows raw data for S-CPF and T-CPF for the runs in Table 12.
- Table 14 illustrates an example of the summarized normalized data for S-CPF and T-CPF calculation.
- Table 12 Example raw data from a single run
- Example Validation Parameter Result Run Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 58 Pooled Sensitivity-01 Pass 59 Pooled Sensitivity-02 Pass
- Table 14 S-CPF and T-CPF raw data Screening 1* Screening 2 Screening 3 Screening 4 Screening 5 Screening 6 1 17 1 2 7 721 Docket No.
- Tables 15-17 Examples of the outliers analyzed are shown in Tables 15-17, for example.
- Tables 15, 16, 18, and 19 show examples of the analytical and biological outlier identification from the lots assessed in Tables 12-14.
- Table 17 illustrates an example of the summarized data of log-transformed rECL for S-CPF and T-CPF calculation after the removal of the biological and analytical outliers, such as those shown in Tables 15, 16, 18, and 19.
- Table 15 Analytical and Biological Outlier Identification (Example A) Screening 1* Screening 2 Screening 3 Screening 4 Screening 5 Screening 6 1.0179 0.9988 0.9880 1.0205 0.9793 0.9721 Docket No.
- CCP analytical outliers were identified and excluded from analysis using box-plot analysis on the %inhibition values (Table 21).
- Table 21 Calculation of CCP Analytical Outliers Measurement Value Q1 (25% rtil ) 05600 [0310] each individual serum sample was averaged across the six determinations, if available. Box-plot analysis was performed on the values to identify biological outliers (Table 22).
- Table 22 Calculation of CCP Biological Outliers Measurement Value [0311] tested by Shapiro-Wilk W Test using JMP software (FIG. 2B). Normal distribution was confirmed, and a parametric approach was used to calculate S-CPF and T-CPF (Table 23).
- Table 23 Calculated Parametric CCP Factors Measurement Value Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 SD 6.1523 [0312] As to XTMA B-16 in human serum (Table 24). Examples of the CCP values assessed are shown in Tables 25-28. An example of the raw data values assessed is shown in Table 25, and examples of these values after the removal of outliers are shown in Tables 26-28, no outliers were found in the example.
- Table 24 Cut-Point Values Determined for Detection Assay Description Units False-Positive Parametric/Non- Result Rate Parametric Table
- Table 26 Values after Outlier Removal (Example A) Confirmatory 1 Confirmatory 2 Confirmatory 3 Confirmatory 4 Confirmatory 5 Confirmatory 6 110 -18 -55 -30 24 -25 Docket No.
- Confirmatory assay sensitivity was performed by spiking XTMAB-16 into diluted samples prepared for screening sensitivity. The confirmatory sensitivity is determined for each sensitivity set using Microsoft Excel Forecast, by interpolation at the CCP (1% false-positive). The final assay sensitivity in confirmatory assay is the mean of calculated concentration among all the qualified curves. The results showed that the confirmatory sensitivity of the assay to detect anti- XTMAB-16 antibodies was 4.25ng/mL. An example of this result is shown in Table 30.
- the LPC concentration was 6.80 and 9.70ng/mL for screening and confirmatory assay, respectively. Results are detailed in Table 31.
- the calculated LPC concentration is the higher LPC between the screening assay and the confirmatory assay, which is 9.70ng/mL.
- the hook effect was assessed using a sample with an ultra-high concentration of anti- XTMAB-16 antibodies in pNHS (32,000ng/mL), which was prepared by spiking ADA PC into pooled serum and freezing for at least 12 hours. The sample was then serially two-fold diluted to a concentration below the plate-specific TCP. All samples with a concentration of 7.81ng/mL anti- Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 XTMAB-16 antibodies or greater demonstrated a positive ECL value as compared to the plate- specific TCP, indicating that no prozone effect was observed. An example of data showing this result is illustrated in Table 32. Table 32: Hook Effect Assay Run Example Hook Effect & Titration Dilution ADAConc.
- Selectivity is the ability of the assay to detect anti-XTMAB-16 antibodies in the presence of other matrix components.
- ADA unspiked and spiked samples at LPC level (9.70ng/mL) were prepared from 10 lots of normal human serum, 10 lots of disease human serum, 3 lots of hemolyzed human serum, and 3 lots of lipemic human serum that originally tested in 4 runs with both screening and confirmatory assay.
- 9 out of 10 unspiked samples (90%) were confirmed as negative, while 9 out of 10 spiked LPC samples (90%) were confirmed as positive.
- Table 33 Assessing Selectivity and Matrix Interference Drug Unspiked Drug Spiked (MAB-16 at 200 ⁇ g/mL) Sample Exampl Plat condition Serum ID %C Plate Conditio %C %Inhibitio CCP Conditio R E L E L N /P /Fail Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 Disease 80.0 1.8 ⁇ SCP 86.0 1.6 -7.50 ⁇ CCP Negative -05 Disease [0318] Drug Tolerance: The presence of drug XTMAB-16 in samples may interfere with the detection of anti-XTMAB-16 antibodies and, hence, the ability of the assay system to correctly detect the ADA was evaluated.
- Drug tolerance limit was defined as the highest level of drug in the presence of which ADA is still detected. Potential interference by the drug was evaluated using a positive control prepared at concentrations of 100ng/mL and 9.7ng/mL. These controls were spiked with XTMAB-16 at concentrations ranging from 5.0 ⁇ g/mL to 400 ⁇ g/mL. The addition of up to 100.0 ⁇ g/mL XTMAB-16 had no impact on the ADA detection in samples spiked at 100ng/mL, and the addition of up to 5.0 ⁇ g/mL XTMAB-16 had impact on the ADA detection in samples spiked at 9.7ng/mL, which led to a false-negative result. An example of data showing this result is illustrated in Table 34.
- Intra-assay precision Intra-assay precision, an evaluation of the within-run performance of the controls, was evaluated in one run using six independent preparations of the HPC (4,000ng/mL), LPC (9.70ng/mL), and NC. The results demonstrate that the controls met the intra- assay precision criteria of ⁇ 20.0% for the ECL signal for both screening and confirmatory assays.
- the controls also met the criteria of ECL of NC ⁇ plate-specific SCP ⁇ LPC ⁇ HPC for screening assay, and %inhibition of NC ⁇ CCP ⁇ LPC ⁇ and HPC for confirmatory assay.
- the screening intra- assay precision of the HPC and LPC was 18.2% and 4.3%, respectively.
- the confirmatory intra-assay precision of the ECL signal for HPC and LPC was 6.3% and 4.1%, respectively.
- the intra-assay precision of percent for HPC and LPC was 0.2% and 9.1%, respectively.
- the screening inter-assay precision of the method was 14.1% (HPC) and 7.9% (LPC).
- the controls met the inter- assay precision criteria of ⁇ 20.0% for HPC and LPC.
- the confirmatory inter-assay precision of the %inhibition for HPC and LPC was 0.2% and 13.3%, respectively.
- the controls also met the criteria of ECL NC ⁇ plate-specific SCP ⁇ LPC ⁇ HPC for screening assay, and %inhibition of NC ⁇ CCP ⁇ LPC and HPC for confirmatory assay, respectively.
- An example of data showing this result is illustrated in Table 36.
- Freeze/thaw (6 cycles of -70°C ⁇ 10°C to ambient temperature) and bench-top (24 hours at ambient temperature) stability were tested.
- the acceptance criteria for the stability samples were as follows: (1) NC ⁇ plate-specific SCP ⁇ LPC ⁇ HPC for screening assay, (2) %inhibition of NC ⁇ CCP ⁇ LPC and HPC for confirmatory assay, (3) %CV ⁇ 20% for the NC, LPC, and HPC, (4) at least 66.7% (two out of three) stability samples must meet the above acceptance criteria. [0322]
- the tested samples were stored at -70°C (nominal) for at least 24 hours prior to first thaw and 12 hours prior to each additional thaw.
- Table 38 Assessing Stability (Example B) Bench top ( 245 hours) Drug Unspiked Drug Spiked (MAB-16 at 200 ⁇ g/mL) iti Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 122. LPC-3 2.3 Pass 92.5 3.8 24.18 Pass 0 [0324] Study Phase Bioanalysis Acceptance Criteria for Controls: System suitability criteria was established using data from all valid runs in the validation except robustness runs. In future sample analysis, the criteria are utilized as acceptance criteria for the acceptance or rejection of a run. The %CV criterion for intra-replicate measurements of controls and samples is ⁇ 20.0%.
- Acceptance criteria for NC included an in screening and titration assay and an ECL of NC ⁇ plate-specific SCP, and an ECL of NC mean ⁇ 142.2. These results are further outlined in Table 39. Table 39: Plate Control Acceptance Ranges System Suitability HPC LPC NC [0326] NC ⁇ CCP (16.45%). [0327] Acceptance criteria for LPC included an in screening and titration assay and an ECL of LPC ⁇ plate-specific SCP and an LPC where the ECL mean ⁇ 96.8 or ⁇ 156.8. [0328] Acceptance criteria for LPC also included an in confirmatory assay, and %inhibition of LPC ⁇ CCP (16.45%). Docket No.
- Acceptance criteria for HPC included an in screening and titration assay with an ECL of HPC > ECL of LPC, and HPC of 4695.6 ⁇ ECL mean.
- Acceptance criteria for HPC also included an in confirmatory assay with %inhibition of HPC ⁇ CCP (16.45%).
- Acceptance criteria for titer control included the titer control value equaling ⁇ 2 ⁇ overall mean titers from sensitivity runs (inclusive), and the titer of XTMAB-16 ADA PC at 4000ng/mL in pNHS is 25600-102400.
- Assay Robustness To determine assay robustness, the parameters of the assay were tested. The HPC, LPC, and NC were tested in both screening and confirmatory assay with different incubation times in two runs. The results of both runs met the method acceptance criteria, and the controls were within the established ranges, indicating that the assay demonstrated robustness. Examples of these results are shown in Tables 40 and 41. Table 40: Assessing Assay Robustness (Example A) Drug Unspiked Drug Spiked (MAB-16 at 200 ⁇ g/mL) Run Exampl Sampl Plat tio s Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 124. 26.
- a method for detecting an anti-drug antibody (ADA) that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) a first affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label, and (b) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the first affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; and (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut- point.
- a composition comprising: (a) a first affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label, and (b) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (ii) isol
- the first affinity label is biotin.
- the second affinity label is streptavidin. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00
- the detection antibody comprises a sulfo-Tag labeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- measuring the level of the detection label comprises: (1) contacting the solid phase with a marker configured to produce a chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal when the marker is proximal to the detection label; and (2) detecting the chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal.
- a method for detecting an anti-drug antibody (ADA) that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) contacting a sample with one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates to form a complex between the ADA and the anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates; and (ii) measuring a level of anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates in the complex; wherein the method detects the ADA with a sensitivity less than 5ng/mL.
- the one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates comprise an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to an affinity label.
- the one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates comprise a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label.
- the affinity label comprises biotin.
- the detection label comprises a sulfo- Tag.
- the method detects the ADA with a sensitivity less than 3ng/mL.
- the method detects the ADA with a sensitivity of 2.77ng/mL or less.
- a method for estimating a quantity of an anti-drug antibody (ADA) that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label, and (b) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut- point; (iv) performing steps (i)-(iii) on a known sample having a known concentration of ADA; and (v) comparing the level of the detection label in the sample to the level of the detection label in the known
- a kit for detecting an anti-drug antibody (ADA) that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label; Docket No.
- a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; and (iii) a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label binds to the first affinity label.
- 34 The kit of embodiment 33, wherein the solid phase is a plate.
- 35 The kit of embodiment 33 or 34, wherein the second affinity label is streptavidin.
- 36 The kit of any one of embodiments 33-35, wherein the first affinity label is biotin.
- the detection antibody comprises a sulfo-Tag labeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- kit of any one of embodiments 33-37 further comprising a marker configured to produce a chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal where the marker is proximal to the detection label.
- a marker configured to produce a chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal where the marker is proximal to the detection label.
- TPA tripropylamine
- a kit for estimating a quantity of an anti-drug antibody (ADA) that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label; (ii) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (iii) a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label binds to the first affinity label; and (iv) a positive control.
- the positive control is a plurality of titer samples. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0377] 44.
- a kit for confirming that an anti-drug antibody (ADA) binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody comprising: (i) an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label; (ii) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (iii) an unlabeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody; and (iv) a solid phase comprising a second affinity label, wherein the second affinity label binds to the first affinity label. [0378] 45.
- a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody for detecting an ADA that binds the target antibody in a sample comprising: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) a first affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label, and (b) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the first affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; and (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut- point. [0379] 46.
- embodiment 45 wherein isolating the ADAs comprises: (a) providing a solid phase comprising the second affinity label; (b) contacting the sample and the composition with the solid phase; and (c) washing the solid phase.
- embodiment 45 or 46 wherein the target antibody, the affinity antibody, and/or the detection antibody comprise a chimeric human-murine monoclonal IgG1-kappa antibody. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0381] 48.
- the use of any one of embodiments 45-47, wherein the target antibody, the affinity antibody, and/or the detection antibody comprise SEQ ID NOs: 1 and 4. [0382] 49.
- any one of embodiments 46-48, wherein the solid phase is a plate.
- 50 The use of any one of embodiments 45-49, wherein the first affinity label is biotin.
- 51 The use of any one of embodiments 45-50, wherein the second affinity label is streptavidin.
- 52 The use of any one of embodiments 45-51, wherein the detection antibody comprises a sulfo-Tag labeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- measuring the level of the detection label comprises: (1) contacting the solid phase with a marker configured to produce a chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal when the marker is proximal to the detection label; and (2) detecting the chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal.
- the marker is tripropylamine (TPA)
- measuring the level of the detection label further comprises applying an electrical current to the marker to produce the chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal.
- TPA tripropylamine
- embodiment 53 wherein the chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal is measured as electrochemiluminescence (ECL).
- ECL electrochemiluminescence
- 61 The use of embodiment 60, wherein the predetermined cut-point is an ECL value of at least 1.
- 62 The use of embodiment 60 or 61, wherein the predetermined cut-point is an ECL value of about 1.10.
- 63 The use of any one of embodiments 45-62, wherein the method has a sensitivity that is less than 6ng/mL.
- 64 The use of embodiment 63, wherein the sensitivity is less than 4ng/mL.
- 65 The use of embodiment 53, wherein the chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent signal is measured as electrochemiluminescence (ECL).
- Use of one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates for detecting an anti-drug antibody (ADA) that binds a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) contacting a sample with the one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates to form a complex between the ADA and the anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates; and (ii) measuring a level of anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates in the complex; wherein the method detects the ADA with a sensitivity less than 5ng/mL. [0400] 67.
- embodiment 66 wherein the one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates comprise an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to an affinity label.
- embodiment 66 or 67 wherein the one or more anti-TNF ⁇ conjugates comprise a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label.
- the affinity label comprises biotin.
- embodiment 68, wherein the detection label comprises a sulfo-Tag. Docket No. 140505.8005.WO00 [0404] 71.
- a target antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody for estimating a quantity of an anti-drug antibody (ADA) that binds the target antibody comprising the anti-TNF ⁇ antibody in a sample comprising: (i) incubating the sample with a composition comprising: (a) an affinity antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a first affinity label, and (b) a detection antibody comprising an anti-TNF ⁇ antibody conjugated to a detection label; (ii) isolating ADAs that form a complex with both the affinity antibody and the detection antibody, wherein the ADA is isolated by contacting the complex with a second affinity label that binds to the first affinity label; (iii) detecting the ADA by measuring a level of the detection label above a predetermined cut- point; (iv) performing steps (i)-(iii) on a known sample having a known concentration of ADA; and (v) comparing the level of the detection label in the sample to the level of the detection label in the known sample
- 140505.8005.WO00 sample by performing a competitive binding assay comprising performing the method of embodiment 1 on the sample, wherein the composition further comprises an unlabeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
- the composition further comprises an unlabeled anti-TNF ⁇ antibody.
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