PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Bioassay
Immune Checkpoint Bioassays for Characterizing Immune-Modulating Antibodies
- Prequalified according to ICH guidelines
- 96- and 384-well plate formats
- No primary cell culture required
- Supplied in convenient thaw-and-use format; also available in cell propagation model (CPM) format
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Catalog Number: J1250
Catalog Number: J1255
Catalog Number: J1252
Catalog Number: J1191
Catalog Number: J1195
Catalog Number: J1201
Measure the ability of biologics to block immune checkpoint signals
PD-1 is an immune inhibitory receptor expressed on activated T cells and B cells and plays a critical role in regulating immune responses to tumor antigens and autoantigens. Engagement of PD-1 by either of its ligands, PD-L1 or PD-L2, on an adjacent cell inhibits TCR signaling and TCR-mediated proliferation, transcriptional activation and cytokine production. Therapeutic antibodies and Fc fusion proteins designed to block the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction show promising results in clinical trials for the treatment of a variety of cancers.
The PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Bioassay is a biologically relevant MOA-based assay that can be used to measure the potency and stability of antibodies and other biologics designed to block the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction.
Control Ab, Anti-PD-1, is a mouse anti-human PD-1 antibody that shows blocking activity for PD-1 with its ligands PD-L1 and PD-L2. It is intended for use as a control with the PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Bioassay.
aAPC/CHO-K1 Cells are CHO-K1 cells with an engineered cell surface protein designed to activate cognate TCRs in an antigen-independent manner. The PD-L1 Negative aAPC/CHO-K1 Cells can serve as a negative control in the PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Bioassay.
Assay Components
The thaw-and-use format of the assay (Cat. No. J1250, J1255) offers convenience and minimizes variability. The assay consists of two cell lines:
PD-1 Effector Cells: Jurkat T cells stably expressing human PD-1 and NFAT-induced luciferase.
PD-L1 aAPC/CHO-K1 Cells: CHO-K1 cells stably expressing human PD-L1 and a cell surface protein designed to activate cognate TCRs in an antigen-independent manner.
When the two cell types are co-cultured, the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction inhibits TCR signaling and NFAT-mediated luciferase activity. Addition of an antibody that blocks either PD-1 or PD-L1 releases the inhibitory signal and results in TCR signaling and NFAT-mediated luciferase activity.
The assay is also available in CPM format (Cat. No. J1252) containing cryopreserved cells that can be thawed, propagated and banked for long-term use.
Workflow
Standardized Reagents Improve Results
- Thaw-and-use format provides significant time and labor savings over traditional methods while reducing variability.
- Kit includes all of the required reagents in standardized formats.
- Easily amenable to high-throughput workflows.
Assay Principle
The PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Bioassay uses an alternative readout from traditional primary cell based assays: the TCR and NFAT-mediated activation of luciferase activity in the effector cells. Primary cells are replaced with a cell line stably expressing TCR, PD-1 and NFAT-induced luciferase.
Representation of the PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Bioassay. The bioassay consists of two genetically engineered cell lines, PD-1 Effector Cells and PD-L1 aAPC/CHO-K1 Cells. When co-cultured, the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction inhibits TCR-mediated luminescence. When the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction is disrupted, TCR activation induces luminescence (via activation of the NFAT pathway) that can be detected by addition of Bio-Glo™ Reagent and quantitation with a luminometer.
Assay Performance Data
Accuracy and precision are critical to bioassays and the development of biologics. This assay was developed and prequalified according to ICH guidelines for accuracy and precision, giving it the performance characteristics required for many applications of a bioassay used for antibody drug discovery research and development.
Accuracy: Measure of how close results are to a reference or "target" value.
IntraLab Precision: Measure of repeatability from multiple assays of the same homogeneous sample under the same operating conditions over a short time (same analyst; same lab; same day).
Intermediate Precision: Measure of repeatability of multiple assays of the same homogeneous sample with different analysts or equipment or on different days.
Linearity: Ability of the assay to provide measured values that are proportional to the concentration of the sample.
The PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Bioassay Shows Precision, Accuracy and Linearity.
| Parameter | Results | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | % Expected Relative Potency | % Recovery |
| 50 | 96.1 | |
| 75 | 99.9 | |
| 150 | 104.4 | |
| 200 | 104.9 | |
| Repeatability (% CV) | 100% (Reference) | 8.5 |
| Intermediate Precision (% CV) | 8.7 | |
| Linearity (r2) | 0.997 | |
| Linearity (y = mx + b) | y = 1.088x – 0.084 | |
| A 50–200% theoretical potency series of nivolumab (PD-1 blocking antibody) was analyzed in triplicate in three independent experiments performed on three days by two analysts. Bio-Glo™ Reagent was added and luminescence quantified. Data were analyzed and relative potencies calculated after parallelism determination using JMP® software. Data were generated using thaw-and-use cells. | ||
Product Kit Formats
- PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Bioassay is available in 1X and 5X sizes.
- PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Bioassay is also available in CPM format (Cat.# J1252).
- Control Ab, Anti-PD-1, is available separately (Cat.# J1201).
- PD-L1 Negative Cells are available separately (Cat.# J1191, J1195).
Specifications
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What's in the box?
| Item | Part # | Size |
|---|---|---|
PD-1 Effector Cells |
J115A | 1 × 0.5ml |
PD-L1 aAPC/CHO-K1 Cells |
J109A | 1 × 0.5ml |
Fetal Bovine Serum |
J121A | 1 × 4ml |
Ham's F-12 Medium |
J123A | 1 × 25ml |
RPMI 1640 Medium |
G708A | 1 × 36ml |
Bio-Glo™ Luciferase Assay Buffer |
G719A | 1 × 10ml |
Bio-Glo™ Luciferase Assay Substrate |
G720A | 1 × 1 vial |
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Use Restrictions
Not For Medical Diagnostic Use.Storage Conditions
Please see the Protocol for detailed storage conditions.
NOT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC USE. FOR IN VITRO USE ONLY. BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT, RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED USE STATEMENT. If the recipient is not willing to accept the conditions of this limited use statement, and the product is unused, Promega will accept return of the unused product and provide the recipient with a full refund.
This product may not be further sold or transferred by the recipient and may be used only by the recipient, and then only for (1) research use, (2) discovery, development and monitoring of biologic drugs and vaccines, (3) quality assurance testing of biologic drugs and vaccines, and (4) product release assays for biologic drugs and vaccines. No other commercial use is allowed. "Commercial use” means any and all uses of this product by recipient for monetary or other consideration, including providing a service, information or data to unaffiliated third parties, and resale of this product for any use. Recipient has no right to propagate, modify, derivatize, genetically engineer or otherwise create variations of the cells or genes stably transfected within the cells. In addition, recipient must use Bio-Glo™ Luciferase Assay System purchased from Promega Corporation for all luminescence assays using this product or contact Promega to obtain a license for use of this product with reagents other than Promega’s. PROMEGA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARDS TO THIS PRODUCT. The terms of this agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA.
Licensed from Lonza Cologne GmbH under U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,700,357, 8,192,990 and 8,003,389, European Pat. Nos. 1297119, 1522587, 1607484 and 1741778 and other pending and issued patents.
What's in the box?
| Item | Part # | Size |
|---|---|---|
PD-1 Effector Cells |
J115A | 5 × 0.5ml |
PD-L1 aAPC/CHO-K1 Cells |
J109A | 5 × 0.5ml |
Fetal Bovine Serum |
J121A | 5 × 4ml |
Ham's F-12 Medium |
J123A | 5 × 25ml |
RPMI 1640 Medium |
G708A | 5 × 36ml |
Bio-Glo™ Luciferase Assay Buffer |
G719A | 5 × 10ml |
Bio-Glo™ Luciferase Assay Substrate |
G720A | 5 × 1 vial |
SDS
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Use Restrictions
Not For Medical Diagnostic Use.Storage Conditions
Please see the Protocol for detailed storage conditions.
NOT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC USE. FOR IN VITRO USE ONLY. BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT, RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED USE STATEMENT. If the recipient is not willing to accept the conditions of this limited use statement, and the product is unused, Promega will accept return of the unused product and provide the recipient with a full refund.
This product may not be further sold or transferred by the recipient and may be used only by the recipient, and then only for (1) research use, (2) discovery, development and monitoring of biologic drugs and vaccines, (3) quality assurance testing of biologic drugs and vaccines, and (4) product release assays for biologic drugs and vaccines. No other commercial use is allowed. "Commercial use” means any and all uses of this product by recipient for monetary or other consideration, including providing a service, information or data to unaffiliated third parties, and resale of this product for any use. Recipient has no right to propagate, modify, derivatize, genetically engineer or otherwise create variations of the cells or genes stably transfected within the cells. In addition, recipient must use Bio-Glo™ Luciferase Assay System purchased from Promega Corporation for all luminescence assays using this product or contact Promega to obtain a license for use of this product with reagents other than Promega’s. PROMEGA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARDS TO THIS PRODUCT. The terms of this agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA.
Licensed from Lonza Cologne GmbH under U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,700,357, 8,192,990 and 8,003,389, European Pat. Nos. 1297119, 1522587, 1607484 and 1741778 and other pending and issued patents.
What's in the box?
| Item | Part # | Size |
|---|---|---|
PD-1 Effector Cells (CPM) |
J112A | 2 × 1ml |
PD-L1 aAPC/CHO-K1 Cells (CPM) |
J108A | 2 × 1ml |
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Use Restrictions
Not For Medical Diagnostic Use.Storage Conditions
Please see the Protocol for detailed storage conditions.
NOT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC USE. FOR IN VITRO USE ONLY. BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT, RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED USE STATEMENT. If the recipient is not willing to accept the conditions of this limited use statement, and the product is unused, Promega will accept return of the unused product and provide the recipient with a full refund.
This product may not be further sold or transferred by the recipient and may be used only by the recipient, and then only for (1) research use, (2) discovery, development and monitoring of biologic drugs and vaccines, (3) quality assurance testing of biologic drugs and vaccines, and (4) product release assays for biologic drugs and vaccines. No other commercial use is allowed. "Commercial use" means any and all uses of this product by recipient for monetary or other consideration, including providing a service, information or data to unaffiliated third parties, and resale of this product for any use. Recipient has no right to modify, derivatize, genetically engineer or otherwise create variations of the cells or genes stably transfected within the cells except that recipient may propagate and store the cells for long-term use. In addition, recipient must use Bio-Glo™ Luciferase Assay System purchased from Promega Corporation for all luminescence assays using this product or contact Promega to obtain a license for use of this product with reagents other than Promega's. PROMEGA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARDS TO THIS PRODUCT. The terms of this agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA.
Licensed from Lonza Cologne GmbH under U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,700,357, 8,192,990 and 8,003,389, European Pat. Nos. 1297119, 1522587, 1607484 and 1741778 and other pending and issued patents.
What's in the box?
| Item | Part # | Size |
|---|---|---|
aAPC/CHO-K1 Cells |
J119A | 1 × 0.5ml |
SDS
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Use Restrictions
Not For Medical Diagnostic Use.Storage Conditions
Please see the Protocol for detailed storage conditions.
NOT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC USE. FOR IN VITRO USE ONLY. BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT, RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED USE STATEMENT. If the recipient is not willing to accept the conditions of this limited use statement, and the product is unused, Promega will accept return of the unused product and provide the recipient with a full refund.
This product may not be further sold or transferred by the recipient and may be used only by the recipient, and then only for (1) research use, (2) discovery, development and monitoring of biologic drugs and vaccines, (3) quality assurance testing of biologic drugs and vaccines, and (4) product release assays for biologic drugs and vaccines. No other commercial use is allowed. "Commercial use” means any and all uses of this product by recipient for monetary or other consideration, including providing a service, information or data to unaffiliated third parties, and resale of this product for any use. Recipient has no right to propagate, modify, derivatize, genetically engineer or otherwise create variations of the cells or genes stably transfected within the cells. In addition, recipient must use Bio-Glo™ Luciferase Assay System purchased from Promega Corporation for all luminescence assays using this product or contact Promega to obtain a license for use of this product with reagents other than Promega’s. PROMEGA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARDS TO THIS PRODUCT. The terms of this agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA.
NOT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC USE. FOR IN VITRO USE ONLY. BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT, RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED USE STATEMENT. If the recipient is not willing to accept the conditions of this limited use statement, and the product is unused, Promega will accept return of the unused product and provide the recipient with a full refund.
This product may not be further sold or transferred by the recipient and may be used only by the recipient, and then only for (1) research use; (2) discovery, development and monitoring of biologic drugs and vaccines; (3) quality assurance testing of biologic drugs and vaccines; and (4) product release assays for biologic drugs and vaccines. No other commercial use is allowed. “Commercial use” means any and all uses of this product by recipient for monetary or other consideration, including providing a service, information or data to unaffiliated third parties, and resale of this product for any use. Recipient has no right to propagate, modify, derivatize, genetically engineer or otherwise create variations of the cells or genes stably transfected within the cells. In addition, recipient must use luminescent assay reagents purchased from Promega for all luminescence-based assays using this product, or contact Promega to obtain a license for use of this product with reagents other than Promega’s. PROMEGA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARDS TO THIS PRODUCT. The terms of this agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA.
What's in the box?
| Item | Part # | Size |
|---|---|---|
aAPC/CHO-K1 Cells |
J119A | 5 × 0.5ml |
SDS
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Use Restrictions
Not For Medical Diagnostic Use.Storage Conditions
Please see the Protocol for detailed storage conditions.
NOT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC USE. FOR IN VITRO USE ONLY. BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT, RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED USE STATEMENT. If the recipient is not willing to accept the conditions of this limited use statement, and the product is unused, Promega will accept return of the unused product and provide the recipient with a full refund.
This product may not be further sold or transferred by the recipient and may be used only by the recipient, and then only for (1) research use, (2) discovery, development and monitoring of biologic drugs and vaccines, (3) quality assurance testing of biologic drugs and vaccines, and (4) product release assays for biologic drugs and vaccines. No other commercial use is allowed. "Commercial use” means any and all uses of this product by recipient for monetary or other consideration, including providing a service, information or data to unaffiliated third parties, and resale of this product for any use. Recipient has no right to propagate, modify, derivatize, genetically engineer or otherwise create variations of the cells or genes stably transfected within the cells. In addition, recipient must use Bio-Glo™ Luciferase Assay System purchased from Promega Corporation for all luminescence assays using this product or contact Promega to obtain a license for use of this product with reagents other than Promega’s. PROMEGA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARDS TO THIS PRODUCT. The terms of this agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA.
NOT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC USE. FOR IN VITRO USE ONLY. BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT, RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED USE STATEMENT. If the recipient is not willing to accept the conditions of this limited use statement, and the product is unused, Promega will accept return of the unused product and provide the recipient with a full refund.
This product may not be further sold or transferred by the recipient and may be used only by the recipient, and then only for (1) research use; (2) discovery, development and monitoring of biologic drugs and vaccines; (3) quality assurance testing of biologic drugs and vaccines; and (4) product release assays for biologic drugs and vaccines. No other commercial use is allowed. “Commercial use” means any and all uses of this product by recipient for monetary or other consideration, including providing a service, information or data to unaffiliated third parties, and resale of this product for any use. Recipient has no right to propagate, modify, derivatize, genetically engineer or otherwise create variations of the cells or genes stably transfected within the cells. In addition, recipient must use luminescent assay reagents purchased from Promega for all luminescence-based assays using this product, or contact Promega to obtain a license for use of this product with reagents other than Promega’s. PROMEGA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARDS TO THIS PRODUCT. The terms of this agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA.
What's in the box?
| Item | Part # | Size |
|---|---|---|
Control Ab, Anti-PD-1 |
J120A | 1 × 100μg |
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Use Restrictions
Not For Medical Diagnostic Use.Storage Conditions
Please see the Protocol for detailed storage conditions.
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