03:15Results: Detection of Neutralization Epitopes in HIV-1 Envelope Glycoproteins Displayed on p55 Gag-Formed VLPs Using Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies
Here, we present a protocol to detect neutralization epitopes on antigen-displaying virus-like particles (VLPs). Immunoprecipitation of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-derived VLPs is performed using envelope glycoproteins-specific monoclonal antibodies coupled to protein G-conjugated magnetic beads. Captured VLPs are subsequently subjected to SDS-PAGE and Western blot-analysis employing viral core protein Gag-specific antibodies.