We have employed the baculovirus expression system for the production of a mouse monoclonal IgG antibody directed against lipoprotein I of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Both light and heavy chain cDNAs were introduced into the baculovirus genome in a single step of homologous recombination. Insect cells that were infected with the recombinant virus stably secreted antigen-binding and glycosylated antibody molecules capable of binding the complement component C1q.

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Chronic infections with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) virus are worldwide problems often leading to the development of chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. Genetic immunizations with DNA encoding for structural and nonstructural proteins of HCV and HBV in experimental mice generate a broad base CD4+ and CD8+ cellular immune response which may be required for viral clearance from the host. DNA based immunization is a promising antiviral approach for the development of therapeutic and prophylactic vaccine against HBV and HCV.