Serum IgG titers against HIV-1 C.1086 Env gp140 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) using standard protocols (21 (link)). Baseline sera from each animal served as negative control, and optical density (OD) values twofold above baseline were considered positive and extrapolated to determine anti-Env antibody concentrations. Antibody levels in rectal secretions were measured using a binding antibody multiplex assay using C.1086 gp140 K160N-labeled magnetic beads (MagPlex; Bio-Rad) as previously described (62 (link)). C.1086 gp120 (from B. Haynes) coated on the magnetic beads was used.
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