Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Background
Despite
its
proven
effectiveness
and
safety,
there
are
limited
real-world
data
on
CoronaVac’s
immunogenicity
in
children,
especially
lower-income
countries,
particularly
for
SARS-CoV-2
variants.
We
present
a
study
evaluating
Colombian
children
stratified
by
previous
exposure
to
this
virus.
Methods
89
aged
3-11
years
were
enrolled
(50
Non-Exposed
39
Exposed).
Saliva
samples
collected
every
15
days
monitor
potential
infection,
blood
taken
at
two
six
months
after
vaccination,
evaluate
immunogenicity.
Total
IgG
IgA
antibodies
measured
ELISA,
neutralizing
titers
against
B.1,
Delta,
Mu,
Omicron
variants
assessed
plaque
reduction
assay.
T-cells
stimulated
with
wild-type
peptide
pools
analyze
activation-induced
markers,
memory
phenotype,
cytotoxic
molecules,
cytokine
production
flow
cytometry.
Findings
CoronaVac
was
well
tolerated,
only
7.8%
infection
incidence
both
Exposed
groups.
It
elicits
robust
humoral
response
through
IgG,
IgA,
all
waning,
most
participants
maintained
≥20
over
time.
also
induced
polyfunctional
cellular
various
strains,
albeit
reduced
Omicron,
regardless
of
prior
exposure.
This
response,
characterized
IFN-γ/TNF-α
molecule
production,
more
pronounced
CD4
+
than
CD8
remained
detectable
even
6
months.
Interpretation
induces
immune
responses
suggesting
cross-recognition.
However,
these
diminish
time,
the
context
variants,
indicating
need
booster
doses.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(770)
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Current
COVID-19
vaccines
provide
robust
protection
against
severe
disease
but
minimal
acquisition
of
infection.
Intramuscularly
administered
induce
serum
neutralizing
antibodies
(NAbs),
their
ability
to
boost
mucosal
immune
responses
remains
be
determined.
In
this
study,
we
show
that
the
XBB.1.5
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
boosters
result
in
increased
neutralization
multiple
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
variants
humans,
including
dominant
circulating
variant
JN.1.
contrast,
found
mRNA
booster
did
not
augment
NAbs
or
IgA
responses,
although
SARS-CoV-2
XBB
infection
substantially
antibody
responses.
These
data
demonstrate
current
enhance
peripheral
do
robustly
increase
Our
highlight
a
separation
between
and
systems
humans
emphasize
importance
developing
next-generation
immunity
protect
virus
infections.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
Abstract
Neutrophils,
the
most
abundant
type
of
granulocyte,
are
widely
recognized
as
one
pivotal
contributors
to
acute
inflammatory
response.
Initially,
neutrophils
were
considered
mobile
infantry
innate
immune
system,
tasked
with
immediate
response
invading
pathogens.
However,
recent
studies
have
demonstrated
that
versatile
cells,
capable
regulating
various
biological
processes
and
impacting
both
human
health
disease.
Cytokines
other
active
mediators
regulate
functional
activity
by
activating
multiple
receptors
on
these
thereby
initiating
downstream
signal
transduction
pathways.
Dysfunctions
in
disruptions
neutrophil
homeostasis
been
implicated
pathogenesis
numerous
diseases,
including
cancer
disorders,
often
due
aberrant
intracellular
signaling.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
synthesis
functions,
integrating
advancements
this
field.
Moreover,
it
examines
roles
signaling
pathways
involved
regulation
activity.
The
pathophysiology
diseases
emerging
therapeutic
approaches
targeting
them
also
elaborated.
addresses
current
limitations
within
field
research,
highlighting
critical
gaps
knowledge
warrant
further
investigation.
In
summary,
seeks
establish
multidimensional
model
regulation,
providing
new
perspectives
for
potential
clinical
applications
research.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(770)
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
To
prevent
infection
by
respiratory
viruses
and
consequently
limit
virus
circulation,
vaccines
need
to
promote
mucosal
immunity.
The
extent
which
the
currently
used
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)–based
COVID-19
induce
immunity
remains
poorly
characterized.
We
evaluated
neutralizing
antibody
responses
in
a
cohort
of
183
individuals.
Participants
were
sampled
at
several
time
points
after
primary
adenovirus
vector–based
or
mRNA-based
vaccination
booster
vaccinations.
Our
findings
revealed
that
repeated
with
mRNA
boosters
promoted
severe
acute
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
antibodies
nasal
secretions.
Nasal
serum
titers
both
IgG
IgA
isotypes
correlated
one
another.
investigated
source
these
mouse
model
wherein
mice
received
for
SARS-CoV-2.
These
experiments
indicated
antibody–producing
cells
reside
spleen
bone
marrow,
whereas
no
proof
tissue
homing
mucosa
was
observed,
despite
detection
antibodies.
Serum
transfer
confirmed
circulating
able
migrate
mucosa.
Collectively,
results
demonstrate
that,
especially
upon
vaccination,
can
elicit
might
also
stimulate
induced
previous
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
Moreover,
migration
be
main
mechanism.
advance
our
understanding
vaccine–induced
have
implications
design
vaccine
strategies
combat
infections.
PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(1), P. e1012456 - e1012456
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
The
continued
evolution
of
SARS-CoV-2
variants
capable
subverting
vaccine
and
infection-induced
immunity
suggests
the
advantage
a
broadly
protective
against
betacoronaviruses
(β-CoVs).
Recent
studies
have
isolated
monoclonal
antibodies
(mAbs)
from
recovered-vaccinated
donors
neutralizing
many
other
β-CoVs.
Many
these
mAbs
target
conserved
S2
stem
region
spike
protein,
rather
than
receptor
binding
domain
contained
within
S1
primarily
targeted
by
current
vaccines.
One
S2-directed
mAbs,
CC40.8,
has
demonstrated
efficacy
in
small
animal
models
challenge.
As
next
step
pre-clinical
testing
as
strategy
to
protect
infection,
we
evaluated
vivo
CC40.8
clinically
relevant
non-human
primate
model
conducting
passive
antibody
transfer
rhesus
macaques
(RM)
followed
mAb
was
intravenously
infused
at
10mg/kg,
1mg/kg,
or
0.1
mg/kg
into
groups
(n
=
6)
RM,
alongside
one
group
that
received
control
(PGT121).
Viral
loads
lower
airway
were
significantly
reduced
animals
receiving
higher
doses
CC40.8.
We
observed
significant
reduction
inflammatory
cytokines
macrophages
with
10mg/kg
1mg/kg
genome
sequencing
lack
escape
mutations
epitope.
Collectively,
data
demonstrate
efficiency
S2-targeting
infection
while
providing
critical
preclinical
work
necessary
for
development
pan–β-CoV
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
A
key
issue
in
the
post-COVID-19
era
is
ongoing
administration
of
COVID-19
vaccines.
Repeated
vaccination
essential
for
preparing
against
currently
circulating
and
newly
emerging
SARS-CoV-2
variants
while
enabling
people
to
continue
with
daily
life.
Optimizing
strategies
crucial
efficiently
manage
medical
resources
establish
an
effective
framework.
Therefore,
it
important
quantitatively
understand
vaccine-induced
immunity
dynamics
be
able
identify
poor
responders
lower
sustained
antibody
titers
as
potential
priorities
revaccination.
We
investigated
longitudinal
titer
data
a
cohort
2,526
Fukushima,
Japan,
from
April
2021
November
2022
whom
basic
demographic
health
information
was
available.
Using
mathematical
modeling
machine
learning,
we
stratified
time-course
patterns
after
2
primary
doses
1
booster
dose
mRNA
identified
3
notable
populations,
which
refer
durable,
vulnerable,
rapid-decliner
approximately
half
remained
same
population
dose.
Notably,
experienced
earlier
infections
than
others.
Furthermore,
when
comparing
IgG(S)
titers,
IgA(S)
T-spot
counts
between
participants
who
breakthrough
those
did
not,
found
that
were
significantly
infected
during
early
stage
vaccination.
Our
computational
approach
adaptable
various
types
vaccinations.
This
flexibility
can
inform
policy
decisions
on
vaccine
distribution
enhance
both
future
pandemics
era.
The Journal of Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 29, 2025
Abstract
Background
Mucosal
immunity
plays
a
critical
role
in
preventing
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
and
replication.
Understanding
the
capacity
of
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
vaccines
to
elicit
both
mucosal
systemic
antibodies
could
help
optimize
vaccination
strategies.
Methods
We
conducted
an
open-label,
phase
1/2
adaptive-design
clinical
trial
evaluate
safety
immunogenicity
COVID-19
immunizations.
Healthy
adults
received
priming
doses
mRNA-1273,
booster
dose
second
bivalent
(WA-1
BA.4/BA.5)
mRNA-1273.222.
Adverse
event
data
were
collected.
Serum
evaluated.
Results
One
hundred
six
persons
enrolled.
Thirty
all
4
study-related
vaccine
doses.
All
well
tolerated,
with
injection
site
pain,
malaise,
myalgias,
headache
being
most
frequently
reported
symptoms.
Among
those
who
booster,
24
30
(80%)
had
serological
evidence
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
Following
increases
geometric
mean
binding
pseudovirus
neutralization
antibody
titers
ancestral
strain
BA.1
BA.5
variants
observed.
Increases
immunoglobulin
G
A
(IgA)
nasal
salivary
samples
observed
previously
infected
infection-naive
participants,
although
prior
markedly
boosted
virus-specific
IgA
responses.
Conclusions
The
mRNA-1273.222
was
safe
immunogenic
induced
responses
persons.
Clinical
Trials
Registration
NCT04889209.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 670 - 670
Published: June 17, 2024
Current
mRNA
vaccines
are
mainly
administered
via
intramuscular
injection,
which
induces
good
systemic
immunity
but
limited
mucosal
immunity.
Achieving
through
vaccination
could
diminish
pathogen
replication
at
the
entry
site
and
reduce
interhuman
transmission.
However,
delivering
to
mucosae
faces
challenges
like
degradation,
poor
into
cells,
reactogenicity.
Encapsulating
in
extracellular
vesicles
may
protect
reactogenicity,
making
possible.
Plant-derived
from
edible
fruits
have
been
investigated
as
carriers.
Studies
animals
show
that
vehiculated
orange-derived
can
elicit
both
immune
responses
when
by
oral,
nasal,
or
routes.
Once
lyophilized,
these
products
remarkable
stability.
The
optimization
of
improve
translation
efficiency,
immunogenicity,
stability
be
obtained
adjustments
5′cap
region,
poly-A
tail,
codons
selection,
use
nucleoside
analogues.
Recent
studies
also
proposed
self-amplifying
RNA
containing
an
polymerase
well
circular
constructs.
Data
parenterally
primed
demonstrate
efficacy
nasal
immunization
with
non-adjuvanted
protein,
humans
indicate
combination
a
parenteral
vaccine
natural
exposure
same
antigen
provides
protection
reduces
Hence,
would
beneficial
least
organisms
pre-treated
vaccines.
This
practice
wide
applications
for
treatment
infectious
diseases.
The Journal of Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 7, 2024
Abstract
Background
Understanding
antibody
responses
to
SARS-CoV-2
vaccination
is
crucial
for
refining
COVID-19
immunization
strategies.
Generation
of
mucosal
immune
responses,
including
IgA,
could
be
potential
benefit
vaccine
efficacy;
however,
limited
evidence
exists
regarding
the
production
antibodies
following
administration
current
mRNA
vaccines
young
children.
Methods
We
measured
levels
against
from
a
cohort
children
under
5
years
age
(n
=
24)
undergoing
(serially
collected,
matched
serum
and
saliva
samples)
or
in
convenience
sample
presenting
pediatric
emergency
department
(nasal
swabs,
n
103).
Furthermore,
we
assessed
salivary
nasal
samples
ability
induce
spike-mediated
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NET)
formation.
Results
Longitudinal
analysis
post-vaccine
revealed
induction
SARS-CoV-2–specific
IgG
but
not
IgA.
Similarly,
IgA
was
only
observed
obtained
previously
infected
with
without
vaccination,
vaccinated
history
infection.
In
addition,
oronasopharyngeal
prior
infection
were
able
trigger
enhanced
NET
formation,
played
key
role
driving
this
process.
Conclusions
Despite
specific
oronasal
mucosa,
intramuscular
have
generate
These
results
confirm
independence
systemic
humoral
suggest
future
strategies
enhancing
protection
group.