Anti-Human β-tubulin III monoclonal antibody

Quantification with satisfactory specificity and sensitivity of free 3-Nitro-l-tyrosine (3-NT), 3-Chloro-l-tyrosine (3-CT), and 3-Bromo-l-tyrosine (3-BT) in biological samples as potential inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer biomarkers is analytically challenging. We aimed at developing a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)-based method for their simultaneous analysis without an extract purification step by solid-phase extraction. Validation of the developed method yielded the following limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) for 3-NT, 3-BT, and 3-CT: 0.030, 0.026, 0.030 ng/mL (LODs) and 0.100, 0.096, 0.098 ng/mL (LOQs). Coefficients of variation for all metabolites and tested concentrations were <10% and accuracy was within 95-105%. Method applicability was tested on colorectal cancer patients during the perioperative period. All metabolites were significantly higher in cancer patients than healthy controls. The 3-NT was significantly lower in advanced cancer and 3-BT showed a similar tendency. Dynamics of 3-BT in the early postoperative period were affected by type of surgery and presence of surgical site infections. In conclusion, a sensitive and specific LC-MS/MS method for simultaneous quantification of free 3-NT, 3-BT, and 3-CT in human plasma has been developed.

Neurocysticercosis (NC) presents two broad clinical entities: extraparenchymal (EP-NC) and parenchymal (P-NC). Using ELISA methodology, we demonstrate autoantibodies to tubulin and the Major oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) in the CSF of most, but not all, EP-NC samples. Levels of these autoantibodies were considerably reduced or absent in the P-NC samples. There was a striking correlation between levels of anti-tubulin and anti-MOG, and the significant correlation between the levels of autoantibodies and cellularity in the CSF, suggests that stimulation of the autoantibody response may be a function of cerebral inflammation. A hypothetical model to describe the pathogenesis of EP-NC is presented.