Quantitative, multiplexed, targeted proteomics for ascertaining variant specific SARS-CoV-2 antibody response

Ivan Doykov (Lead Author), Tomas Baldwin, Justyna Spiewak, Kimberly C. Gilmour, Joseph M. Gibbons, Corinna Pade, Catherine J. Reynolds, Áine McKnight, Mahdad Noursadeghi, Mala K. Maini, Charlotte Manisty, Thomas Treibel, Gabriella Captur, Marianna Fontana, Rosemary J. Boyton, Daniel M. Altmann, Tim Brooks, Amanda Semper, UK COVIDsortium Investigators, James C. MoonKevin Mills, Wendy E. Heywood

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Abstract

Determining the protection an individual has to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VoCs) is crucial for future immune surveillance, vaccine development, and understanding of the changing immune response. We devised an informative assay to current ELISA-based serology using multiplexed, baited, targeted proteomics for direct detection of multiple proteins in the SARS-CoV-2 anti-spike antibody immunocomplex. Serum from individuals collected after infection or first- and second-dose vaccination demonstrates this approach and shows concordance with existing serology and neutralization. Our assays show altered responses of both immunoglobulins and complement to the Alpha (B.1.1.7), Beta (B.1.351), and Delta (B.1.617.1) VoCs and a reduced response to Omicron (B1.1.1529). We were able to identify individuals who had prior infection, and observed that C1q is closely associated with IgG1 (r > 0.82) and may better reflect neutralization to VoCs. Analyzing additional immunoproteins beyond immunoglobulin (Ig) G, provides important information about our understanding of the response to infection and vaccination.
Original languageEnglish
Article number100279
JournalCell Reports Methods
Volume2
Issue number9
Early online date12 Aug 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Sept 2022

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