Multiplexed experimental strategies for fragment library screening using SPR biosensors

Edward Fitzgerald, David Hamilton, Pierre Boronat, Jacqueline E. van Muijlwijk-Koezen, Maikel Wijtmans, IJP de Esch, Helena Danielson*

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Abstract

Surface plasmon resonance biosensor technology (SPR) is ideally suited for fragment-based lead discovery. However, generally suitable experimental procedures or detailed protocols are lacking, especially for structurally or physico-chemically challenging targets or when tool compounds are lacking. Success depends on accounting for the features of both the target and the chemical library, purposely designing screening experiments for identification and validation of hits with desired specificity and mode-of-action, and availability of orthogonal methods capable of confirming fragment hits. By adopting a multiplexed strategy, the range of targets and libraries amenable to an SPR biosensor-based approach for identifying hits is considerably expanded. We here illustrate innovative strategies using five challenging targets and variants thereof. Two libraries of 90 and 1056 fragments were screened using two different flow-based SPR biosensor systems, allowing different experimental approaches. Practical considerations and procedures accounting for the characteristics of the proteins and libraries, and that increase robustness, sensitivity, throughput and versatility are highlighted.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages52
JournalbioRxiv
Volume2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Dec 2020

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