Antigen-induced conformational changes in antibodies: a problem for structural prediction and design

Trends Biotechnol. 1994 Jul;12(7):275-9. doi: 10.1016/0167-7799(94)90139-2.

Abstract

Recent work has shown that large conformational changes in antibodies can accompany antigen binding. These structural changes can alter dramatically the size, shape and charge distribution in the antigen-binding pocket, and may present problems for accurate modeling of antibody structures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies / chemistry*
  • Antibodies / immunology
  • Antigens / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Models, Molecular
  • Protein Conformation

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Antigens