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Smart Ligands

Nanobody Ligands Supplier for SPR, BLI & Oriented Antibody Immobilization

As a professional Nanobody (VHH) Discovery Platform and nanobody ligands supplier, AlpVHHs® provides Smart Ligands® — recombinant biotinylated VHH nanobody ligands engineered for reliable site-directed immobilization of antibodies and target proteins in SPR, BLI, ELISA, purification, and biosensor applications. Compared with conventional Protein A/G capture systems, Smart Ligands® deliver superior orientation control, reduced steric hindrance, enhanced binding accessibility, and highly reproducible kinetic analysis for antibody discovery and characterization workflows.


What Are Smart Ligands®?

Smart Ligands® are recombinant biotinylated VHHs designed to capture non-biotinylated immunoglobulins or target proteins specifically onto streptavidin/avidin-coated surfaces. These recombinant affinity ligands enable oriented antibody immobilization while preserving antigen-binding activity and improving assay reproducibility.

Unlike conventional immobilization methods that often generate random antibody orientation, Smart Ligands® selectively recognize Fc, Fab, light chain, or tag epitopes, enabling:

  • Site-directed antibody capture

  • Improved antigen accessibility

  • More accurate kinetic analysis

  • Reduced nonspecific background

  • Better regeneration stability

  • Enhanced signal consistency

Smart Ligands® are widely used in:

  • SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance)

  • BLI (Biolayer Interferometry)

  • ELISA

  • Biosensor assays

  • Antibody affinity analysis

  • Epitope binning

  • Antibody screening

  • Protein purification workflows


All Products

CodeDescriptionApplicationsSize
001-101-004 Anti-Mouse IgG(H+L), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
001-102-004 Anti-Mouse IgG(Fcγ Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
001-103-004 Anti-Mouse IgG2a(Fcγ Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
001-104-004 Anti-Mouse IgG2b(Fcγ Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
001-105-004 Anti-Mouse IgG3(Fcγ Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
001-106-004 Anti-Mouse IgG kappa, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
001-107-004 Anti-Mouse IgM(µ chain specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
001-108-004 Anti-Mouse IgG1(Fcγ Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
003-101-004 Anti-HA tag, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
004-101-004 Anti-His tag, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
006-101-004 Anti-SUMO tag, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP 100ug
010-101-004 Anti-GST, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
012-101-004 Anti-Halo tag, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100uL
013-101-004 Anti-mNeongreen, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
014-101-004 Anti-turboGFP, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
015-101-004 Anti-MBP, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
017-103-004 Anti-TagFP, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
019-101-004 Anti-GFP, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
020-101-004 Anti-RFP, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
023-101-004 Anti-Human IgG(Fcγ fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
023-102-004 Anti-Human kappa, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
023-103-004 Anti-Human lambda, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
023-104-004 Anti-Human IgG(Fab Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
023-105-004 Anti-Human IgG(CH1 Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
023-106-004 Anti-Human IgG(H+L), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP 100ug
023-107-004 Anti-Human IgE, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
023-108-004 Anti-Human IgD, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
023-109-004 Anti-Human IgA, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
023-110-004 Anti-Human IgM, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
024-101-004 Anti-Chicken IgY, AlpSdAbs® VHH (Biotin) ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
025-101-004 Anti-Rabbit IgG(Fcγ Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
025-102-004 Anti-Rabbit IgG(H+L), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
025-103-004 Anti-Rabbit IgG(Fab Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
025-104-004 Anti-Rabbit IgG kappa, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
054-101-004 Anti-Goat IgG(Fcγ Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
054-102-004 Anti-Goat IgG(H+L), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
061-101-004 Anti-mGold, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) ELISA,IP 100ug
064-101-004 Anti-V5 tag, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
071-101-004 Anti-Rat IgG(H+L), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
071-102-004 Anti-Rat IgG(Fcγ Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
071-103-004 Anti-Rat IgG(Fab Fragment specific), AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP,Purification,BLI,SPR 100ug
082-101-004 Anti-StayGold, AlpSdAbs® VHH(Biotin) WB,ELISA,IP 100ug

Why Use VHH-Based Smart Ligands Instead of Protein A/G?

Smart Ligands® vs Conventional Protein A/G Capture Systems

FeaturesSmart Ligands® (VHH Ligands)Protein A/G
Immobilization OrientationSite-directedRandom
Molecular SizeUltra-small VHH (<15 kDa)Large protein
Steric HindranceMinimalHigher
Antigen AccessibilityExcellentVariable
Binding SpecificityFc/Fab/subclass-specificBroad Fc binding
Regeneration StabilityHighModerate
Kinetic ReproducibilityExcellentVariable
Crude Sample CompatibilityYesLimited
Recombinant ProductionYesUsually not
Batch ConsistencyHighVariable

Because VHH nanobodies are significantly smaller than conventional antibodies or Protein A/G molecules, Smart Ligands® minimize steric hindrance and preserve the native orientation of captured antibodies. This is especially critical in:

  • SPR kinetic analysis

  • BLI affinity measurements

  • Epitope mapping

  • ADC characterization

  • High-throughput antibody screening



Key Advantages

Site-Directed Immobilization

Smart Ligands® enable oriented antibody capture by selectively recognizing defined Fc/Fab regions or tags, helping preserve antigen-binding sites for more reliable interaction analysis.

High Binding Affinity

Selected recombinant VHH ligands exhibit dissociation constants down to the picomolar range, supporting highly stable antibody immobilization and sensitive biosensor detection.

Improved Kinetic Accuracy

The reduced steric hindrance and defined orientation improve:

  • Association rate measurements (ka)

  • Dissociation rate measurements (kd)

  • KD determination accuracy

  • Epitope accessibility

making Smart Ligands® ideal for antibody characterization workflows.

Multiple Regeneration Cycles

Smart Ligands® maintain stable capture performance through repeated regeneration cycles, improving sensor reusability and assay reproducibility.

Compatible with Crude Samples

Smart Ligands® can efficiently capture antibodies directly from crude supernatants or partially purified samples, reducing sample preparation complexity.

Recombinant & Animal-Free Production

All Smart Ligands® are produced through recombinant expression systems to ensure:

  • High lot-to-lot consistency

  • Stable long-term supply

  • Reproducible experimental results

  • Animal-free manufacturing


Typical Workflow for SPR/BLI Applications

Smart Ligands® Workflow

Step 1 — Immobilize Smart Ligands®

Biotinylated VHH ligands are immobilized onto streptavidin-coated biosensor surfaces.

Step 2 — Capture Antibodies

Target antibodies are specifically captured through Fc, Fab, subclass, or tag recognition.

Step 3 — Perform Binding Analysis

Antigen interactions are analyzed using:

  • SPR

  • BLI

  • Biosensor platforms

Step 4 — Regenerate Sensor Surface

Captured antibodies can be removed while maintaining Smart Ligand® activity for repeated assay cycles.


Applications

SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance)

Smart Ligands® improve antibody orientation and kinetic reproducibility for:

  • Affinity analysis

  • KD determination

  • Epitope binning

  • Competition assays

BLI (Biolayer Interferometry)

Ideal for:

  • High-throughput antibody screening

  • Real-time binding analysis

  • Antibody ranking

  • Biosimilar characterization

ELISA

Smart Ligands® support highly specific antibody capture with low background and improved signal consistency.

Antibody Discovery & Screening

Widely used in:

  • Hybridoma screening

  • Nanobody discovery

  • Recombinant antibody screening

  • Therapeutic antibody development

Protein Purification

High-affinity VHH ligands provide selective purification of Fc-, Fab-, or tag-containing proteins.



Technical Features

ParameterSmart Ligands®
Ligand TypeRecombinant biotinylated VHH
Immobilization MethodStreptavidin/Avidin capture
AffinityUp to pM range
ProductionRecombinant expression
Regeneration CompatibilityExcellent
Sample TypePurified or crude samples
ApplicationsSPR, BLI, ELISA, purification
Batch ConsistencyHigh
Steric HindranceMinimal


Why Choose AlpVHHs®?

AlpVHHs® specializes in recombinant nanobody and single-domain antibody technologies with extensive experience in:

  • Yeast display platforms

  • Phage display platforms

  • Recombinant VHH engineering

  • Antibody discovery

  • Nanobody conjugation

  • Biosensor assay development

Our recombinant nanobody products are widely used in antibody discovery, therapeutic development, biosensor analysis, and high-throughput screening applications.


FAQ

What is a Smart Ligand®?

Smart Ligands® are recombinant biotinylated VHH nanobody ligands designed for oriented antibody immobilization and biosensor-based interaction analysis.

Why are VHH ligands better for SPR/BLI?

Because VHHs are ultra-small and highly stable, they minimize steric hindrance and improve antigen accessibility, resulting in more accurate kinetic measurements.

Can Smart Ligands® replace Protein A/G?

Yes. In many SPR and BLI workflows, Smart Ligands® provide superior orientation control, better reproducibility, and improved regeneration stability compared with Protein A/G systems.

Are Smart Ligands® suitable for kinetic analysis?

Yes. Smart Ligands® are optimized for affinity and kinetic studies including ka, kd, and KD determination.

Can Smart Ligands® capture antibodies from crude samples?

Yes. Smart Ligands® are compatible with crude supernatants and partially purified antibody samples.

Are these ligands recombinant?

Yes. All Smart Ligands® are recombinant VHH-based affinity ligands produced through animal-free recombinant expression systems.


Request Technical Support or Bulk Quote

Looking for recombinant VHH ligands for SPR, BLI, ELISA, or antibody immobilization workflows?

AlpVHHs® provides:

  • Custom nanobody ligand development

  • Species-specific VHH ligands

  • Fc/Fab-selective affinity ligands

  • Biosensor assay optimization

  • Bulk supply for CRO and biopharma applications

Contact our technical team for product recommendations, datasheets, or custom ligand solutions.