Author: Rana Ritu Jagadish Nirmala Garg Manoj Mishra Deepshikha Dahiya Neetu Chaurasiya Dipak Suri Anil
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISSN: 1460-2350
Source: Human Reproduction, Vol.21, Iss.11, 2006-11, pp. : 2894-2900
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: The human sperm-associated antigen 9 (hSPAG9) is of special interest attributing to the findings indicating that SPAG9 is an acrosomal molecule. SPAG9 is not only restricted to acrosomal compartment but also persists in equatorial segment post-acrosome reaction, which is a key location in sperm-egg interaction. METHODS AND RESULTS: Immunogenicity studies in macaques were carried out with recombinant hSPAG9 (rhSPAG9) adsorbed on alum, which resulted in high titres of anti-rhSPAG9 antibodies as determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Immunoblotting analysis employing anti-rhSPAG9 antibodies generated in monkeys indicated that antibodies specifically reacted with native SPAG9 from macaque and human sperm and rhSPAG9 protein. Furthermore, indirect immunofluorescence experiments demonstrated SPAG9 localization in the acrosomal compartment of macaque and human sperm. In addition, monkey antibodies against rhSPAG9 significantly inhibited the human spermatozoa adherence or penetration in zona-free hamster oocytes. CONCLUSION: These results demonstrate that rhSPAG9 adsorbed on alum is highly immunogenic in subhuman primate model and therefore represents a suitable sperm-based vaccine immunogen for fertility trials in macaque.
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