Epitope mapping nine recombinant monoclonal antibodies targeting the HA of A(H1N1)pdm09 identified at least seven distinct footprints on the HA1 domain.
Naturally-occurring changes in the HA of virus isolates can reduce mAb binding without causing changes in recognition by polyclonal antiserum.
rmAbs targeting antigenic site Sa were cross-reactivity with the HA of A/South Carolina/1/18.