Cross-species cellular mapping and humanization of Fcγ receptors to advance antibody modeling

van Damme KFA
Ghent University
January 30, 2026
Sci Immunol
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41616066/

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41616066/

Research summary

The study establishes a cross-species cellular atlas of Fcγ receptor expression and introduces humanized mouse models enabling improved translational antibody testing. Human Fcγ receptors were knocked in to replace murine counterparts, and a second model combined these with human FcRn. These models enable the physiological interaction of human IgG with effector cells and the translational assessment of antibody pharmacokinetics.

Key outcome of the study

Humanized FcγR mice reproduced human-like receptor expression across immune subsets. The FcγR/FcRn model enabled accurate assessment of IgG effector function and pharmacokinetics, improving prediction of therapeutic antibody activity.

Model

Humanized FcγR Knockin mouse and Humanized FcγR/FcRn double Knockin mouse — genOway-developed

TARGET:
Fcgr1, Fcgr2a, Fcgr2b, Fcgr3a, Fcgr3b, Fcgrt
Synonyms:
Fcgr1: CD64 | Fcgr2a: CD32A | Fcgr2b: CD32B | Fcgr3a: CD16A | Fcgr3b: CD16B

Keywords

Antibody modeling, Fc receptor biology, immuno-oncology, therapeutic antibody development, Fc engineering, translational pharmacology

Technical specifications

Replacement of murine Fcgr loci by human FcγR genes, additional Knockin of human FcRn, immune cell phenotyping across tissues, antibody binding and effector function assays, pharmacokinetic studies

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