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Single Domain Antibody (SdAb) Discovery Services

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One-Stop Solution for Single Domain Antibody (SdAb) Discovery

Leveraging our cutting-edge platforms, Creative Biolabs specializes in the discovery of single domain antibodies (sdAbs) with high affinity and specificity. Based on our clients' requirements, we could immunize camels, llamas, alpacas, or even sharks as repertoire source to develop single domain antibodies targeting various antigens.

Alternatively, our team can screen our Premade Single Domain Antibody (SdAb) Libraries to isolate high-potency single domain antibodies against a large number of challenge targets. In addition to our sdAb discovery services, we offer a comprehensive range of Recombinant Single Domain Antibody (SdAb) Products to meet all your needs.

Fig. 1 A figure shows single domain antibodies from different camelid species. (Creative Biolabs Original)

Workflow for SdAb Discovery at Creative Biolabs

01Consultation and Project Planning with Us

Expert guidance in project design, target selection, and strategy development to meet specific project requirements.

~2 weeks Inquire to Us

02Antigen Design & Preparation

Design and production of antigens tailored to a wide range of targets such as large protein molecules, membrane proteins, haptens, or other challenging targets, ensuring optimal antibody generation.

~6 weeks Inquire to Us

03SdAb Library Construction & Screening

Comprehensive options are available at Creative Biolabs to initiate your sdAb discovery projects.

  • Immune sdAb library construction gains the highest target specificity from llamas, alpacas, or camels.
  • Synthetic sdAb library construction endows outstanding repertoire diversity and custom unique design.
  • Premade sdAb library licensing offers a fast-track scheme towards screening & validation.

High-throughput library screening & validation will be conducted with the most suitable strategy to select candidate sdAbs with desired properties, such as specificity, affinity, stability, or functionality.

1-4 months Inquire to Us

04Specific SdAb Characterization

Various characterization assays of sdAbs upon your request to ensure suitability for intended properties:

  • Affinity Measurement
  • Specificity Assessment
  • Stability Testing (e.g., Thermal Stability, pH Stability).
  • Functional Assays (e.g., Cell Binding, Neutralizing).
  • Epitope Mapping.
  • More

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05SdAb Engineering & Optimization

Through tailored strategies to optimize sdAbs with desired properties for specific applications (e.g., therapeutics, diagnostics, or research), which including but not limited to:

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06Pilot Expression and Scale-Up Production

Various expression systems, such as bacteria, yeast, or mammalian cells, are set up by Creative Biolabs to express and purify sdAbs with high purity and activity. Meanwhile, our scalable production system offers flexible solutions to meet your specific demands on scaling up sdAb manufacture.

6 weeks Inquire to Us

Highly Customized Solutions for SdAb Development Towards Various Applications

Platforms for SdAb Discovery

Phage Display Platform

Phage display has emerged as a powerful tool for the discovery and optimization of sdAbs. This in vitro selection technique leverages bacteriophages - viruses that infect bacteria - to present sdAbs on their surface. By linking the displayed sdAb, phage display enables the rapid identification of high-affinity sdAbs from vast libraries of variants.

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Yeast Display Platform

Yeast display allows efficient screening and selection of high-affinity sdAb binders against cell line targets. The eukaryotic nature of yeast enables proper folding and post-translational modifications of the displayed binders, which is crucial for maintaining the functionality of sdAbs.

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Single B Cell Sorting Platform

B cell repertoire is a potential source of sdAbs. Single B cell sorting technology has advanced significantly recently, enhancing efficiency and feasibility in rapidly obtaining specific sdAbs. Our cutting-edge Native™ platform encompasses B cell screening, cloning, and in vitro expression, and offers an innovative solution for discovering and developing novel sdAbs.

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Features of Our Service

Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Specific SdAb
Specialized Expertise
Our team comprises seasoned experts dedicated to sdAb development who possess the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional results.
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Specific SdAb
Tailored One-Stop Solutions
Whether you need sdAbs for research, diagnostics, or therapeutics, we work closely with you to develop strategies that align with your goals and offer customized one-stop solutions from antigen design and library construction to sdAb engineering and scale-up production.
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Specific SdAb
Cutting-Edge Technology
By employing the latest advancements in antibody discovery, screening, and characterization, we are confident to ensure the highest quality sdAbs with superior performance characteristics.
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Specific SdAb
Efficient Project Management
Our efficient project management processes and streamlined workflows enable us to provide support exactly covering all stages of sdAb development, allowing you to focus on advancing your projects without delay.
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Specific SdAb
Collaborative Partnership
We have helped numerous clients achieve their research or therapeutic goals and will work closely with you, providing regular updates, insights, and guidance to ensure the success of your project.
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Specific SdAb
Confidentiality and Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity, safeguarding your proprietary information and respecting the confidentiality of your projects at all times.

Schematic Outcomes for Typical SdAb Discovery Projects

Fig. 2 A good titration results from llama immunization. (Creative Biolabs Original)

Llama Immunization with Good Response

Fig. 3 An excellent PCR results prove an immune sdAb library is constructed with high accuracy. (Creative Biolabs Original)

Constructed SdAb Library with High Accuracy

Fig. 4 A pair of histogram revealed positive sdAb binders have been enriched properly through library screening against target protein. (Creative Biolabs Original)

Positive SdAb Binders Enrichment

Fig. 5 A SDS-PAGE results and a ELISA based line chart revealed successful sdAb production with high purity and good affinity. (Creative Biolabs Original)

High-Quality SdAb Production

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Ready to harness the power of single domain antibodies for your research or therapeutic development? Contact us today to discuss your project requirements and explore how our services can accelerate your success.

Acknowledged Publications

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  3. Kim, Dae Young, et al. "Mutational approaches to improve the biophysical properties of human single-domain antibodies." Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Proteins and Proteomics 1844.11 (2014): 1983-2001.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. Q: What is Single Domain Antibody?

    A: Single domain antibody (sdAb), also known as a domain antibody, VHH, or VNAR, is a kind of antibody fragment consisting of a single monomeric variable antibody domain. It lacks the light chain and the CH domain of the heavy chain found in the conventional Fab region. With a molecular weight of only 12-15 kDa, it is significantly smaller than a full-length antibody (150-160 kDa) or other antibody fragments such as Fab (~50 kDa) and scFv (~25 kDa).

    Single domain antibodies represent a powerful class of molecules with unique properties that make them valuable tools for biomedical research and therapeutic development. Their versatility, stability, and specificity have led to their widespread adoption in numerous applications, driving innovation in various fields of science and medicine.

  2. Q: What advantages do sdAbs offer over conventional antibodies?

    A: sdAbs have several advantages, including small size, high stability, and solubility, and the ability to target unique epitopes with high specificity. They can target epitopes inaccessible to conventional antibodies and have the potential for oral delivery and tissue penetration. Additionally, sdAbs can be easily engineered for various applications.

  3. Q: How are single domain antibodies generated?

    A: Single domain antibodies can be generated with immunization of camelids (e.g., llamas, camels) or directly screen sdAbs with desired properties from a synthetic library. These methods involve isolating sdAbs with high affinity and specificity for a target antigen from diverse antibody repertoires coupled with display technologies such as phage display or yeast display.

  4. Q: What are the primary applications of single domain antibodies?

    A: Single domain antibodies have diverse applications across research, diagnostics, therapeutics, and biotechnology. They can be used for target validation, imaging, drug delivery, protein purification, and also as research reagents. Their small size and unique properties make them valuable tools in various fields.

  5. Q: What are the challenges in the production and development of single domain antibodies?

    A: Although single domain antibodies have many advantages in drug development, their production and development processes also face some challenges. The first is to ensure the high affinity and specificity of sdAbs, which is very important for their effectiveness. Therefore, through fine engineering design and screening, it is necessary to develop single domain antibodies with high affinity and high specificity. In addition, single domain antibodies usually have good tissue permeability and stability. However, in practical applications, the half-life of sdAbs is short, which limits their effectiveness in some therapeutic applications. To overcome this problem, researchers are developing strategies such as binding to long-acting serum albumin or prolonging its half-life in the body by changing its molecular structure. Finally, how to achieve high yield expression and purification of single domain antibodies is still a technical challenge. This requires meticulous process development and optimization to ensure that the produced single domain antibodies have the required purity, activity, and safety.

  6. Q: How to ensure high affinity and specificity in the development of single domain antibodies?

    A: The common method is to use phage display technology or other surface display technology. Through these techniques, single domain antibodies with high affinity and specificity for specific antigens can be screened from a large antibody library. In addition, directed evolution is another strategy to enhance the affinity of sdAbs. By mutating the key amino acids of sdAbs, a large number of variants are generated, from which the variants with higher affinity for specific antigens can be screened. This process can be repeated to gradually improve the affinity of single domain antibodies. The antibody can also be humanized by molecular engineering technology to reduce immunogenicity while maintaining its affinity and specificity. This is particularly important for the development of single domain antibodies for clinical treatment.

  7. Q: What services do you provide for single domain antibodies?

    A: Our services encompass the entire process of single domain antibody development, from antigen selection, animal immunization, library construction, to screening, characterization, affinity maturation, and scale-up production. We also offer customized services tailored to specific project needs.

  8. Q: What species are used for sdAb generation?

    A: We primarily utilize llamas, alpacas, camels, or synthetic libraries for sdAb discovery. However, we are flexible and can discuss alternative options based on project requirements and client preferences.

  9. Q: What is the typical timeline for single domain antibody development?

    A: The timeline varies depending on the specific project requirements and factors such as the complexity of the target, the desired affinity, and the selected method of generation. Typically, the process can range from a few months for discovery to additional time for optimization and production. We work closely with clients to establish timelines that meet their needs.

  10. Q: Can you produce single domain antibodies against difficult targets?

    A: We specialize in generating sdAbs against challenging targets, including small molecules, peptides, membrane proteins, and highly conserved epitopes. Our team has extensive experience in target validation and optimization to tackle challenging antigens.

  11. Q: How can I initiate a project with your single domain antibody services?

    A: To start a project or inquire further about our single domain antibody services, please contact our team, through online inquiry box, email info@creative-biolabs.com, or call +1-631-416-1478 directly, with details about your requirements, including the target antigen, intended applications, timeline, and any specific customization needs. We look forward to collaborating with you to achieve your goals.

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