Kamonporn Kotemul

Ms. Kamonporn Kotemul


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 November 2024 in Biomolecules
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NTNuchjira Takheaw
Nuchjira Takheaw
TPThanathat Pamonsupornwichit
Thanathat Pamonsupornwichit
RCRatthakorn Chaiwut
Ratthakorn Chaiwut
KKKamonporn Kotemul
Kamonporn Kotemul
KSKanokporn Sornsuwan
Kanokporn Sornsuwan
CTChatchai Tayapiwatana
Chatchai Tayapiwatana
CD99, a type I transmembrane protein, emerges as a promising therapeutic target due to its heightened expression in T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). This characteristic renders it a potential marker for minimal residual disease detection and an appealing target for antibody-based treatments. Previous studies have revealed that a mouse monoclonal antibody, mAb MT99/3, selectively binds to CD99, triggering apoptosis in T-ALL/T-LBL cells while preserving the integrity of healthy cells. By targeting CD99, mAb MT99/3 suppresses antigen presentation and disrupts T cell functions, offering promise for addressing hyperresponsive T cell conditions. To facilitate clinical translation, we developed a humanized ScFv variant of mAb MT99/3, termed HuScFvMT99/3 in “ScFvkh” design. Structural analysis confirms its resemblance to the original antibody, and the immunoreactivity of HuScFvMT99/3 against CD99 is preserved. The fully humanized version of antibody HuMT99/3 was further engineered, exhibiting similar binding affinity at the 10−10 M level and specificity to the CD99 epitope without antigenic shift. HuMT99/3 demonstrates remarkable selectivity, recognizing both malignant and normal T cells but inducing apoptosis only in T-ALL/T-LBL cells, highlighting its potential for safe and targeted therapy.