Anti-Yellow Fever Virus, Envelope (Clone YFV-136) - Purified No Carrier Protein (Y109-GRP)

YFV is a single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family. It is transmitted to humans primarily through the bites of infected mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Yellow fever has been a significant public health concern for centuries, causing periodic outbreaks and devastating epidemics in tropical regions of Africa and the Americas. The virus is responsible for a wide range of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic or mild febrile illness to severe hemorrhagic fever and organ failure, which can be fatal. The disease is named for the jaundice that can occur in severe cases due to liver involvement. Yellow Fever vaccines have been highly effective in preventing the disease, and mass vaccination campaigns have played a crucial role in controlling outbreaks. However, Yellow Fever remains a global health threat, particularly in areas where vaccination coverage is low or lacking. Ongoing surveillance, mosquito control measures, and access to vaccination are essential components of the efforts to prevent and control Yellow Fever. Clone YFV-136 is a fully human monoclonal antibody (mAb) that specifically binds the DII domain of the E protein from YFV. It is part of a panel of mAbs that have been generated to study YFV and its interactions with the human immune system. YFV-136 has been found to possess interesting cross-YFV substrain-neutralizing features, making it a potential candidate for therapeutic and prophylactic strategies against YFV. It has demonstrated the ability to neutralize multiple wild-type YFV strains and has shown therapeutic protection in animal models of YFV infection. The development and characterization of YFV-136 and other similar mAbs contribute to a better understanding of YFV biology and the development of effective treatments for YFV infection2,3.