Background:
Despite
impaired
humoral
responses
after
SARS-CoV-2
vaccination,
the
incidence
and
severity
of
breakthrough
infections
is
not
increased
in
patients
with
immune-mediated
inflammatory
diseases
(IMID)
on
immunosuppressants
(ISPs).
This
could
be
explained
by
preserved
recall
but
data
are
lacking.
study
aimed
to
investigate
longitudinal
dynamics
response
delta
omicron
IMID
ISPs
compared
controls.Methods:
a
sub-study
ongoing
national
Target-to-B!
(T2B!)
study,
focusing
vaccination
patients.
We
included
controls
(IMID
healthy
individuals)
who
had
completed
primary
vaccinations
reported
between
July
1,
2021,
April
2022,
during
prevalence
variants.
Antibody
titers
against
wild-type
RBD,
S,
RBD
were
measured
at
various
time
points
post-infection
assess
responses.
Dynamics
assessed
for
separately,
different
controls.Findings:
480
participants.
comparable
following
or
infections.
However,
anti-CD20
therapy
S1P
modulators
showed
greatly
those
anti-TNF
moderately
greater
decline
antibodies
than
controls.Interpretations:
Most
do
influence
infections,
exception
modulators,
lesser
extent
anti-TNF,
which
shows
more
rapid
antibody
decay.Funding:
was
supported
ZonMw
(The
Netherlands
Organization
Health
Research
Development,
grant
10430072010007).
The
sponsor
no
role
design,
analyses
reporting
study.Declaration
Interest:
F
Eftimov
T
Kuijpers
report
(governmental)
grants
from
immune
SARS-Cov2
auto-immune
diseases.
also
reports
Prinses
Beatrix
Spierfonds,
CSL
Behring,
Kedrion,
Terumo
BCT,
Grifols,
Takeda
Pharmaceutical
Company,
GBS-CIDP
Foundation;
consulting
fees
UCB
Pharma
Behring;
honoraria
Grifols.
AJ
van
der
Kooi
Behring
participation
an
advisory
board
Argen-X.
M
Löwenberg
Galapagos
related
this
Bristol
Myers
Squibb,
Pfizer,
Takeda,
Tillotts.
Ph
I
Spuls
involved
performing
clinical
trials
many
pharmaceutical
industries
that
manufacture
drugs
used
treatment
e.g.
psoriasis
atopic
dermatitis,
financial
compensation
paid
department/hospital
chief
investigator
TREAT
NL
registry
taskforce
SECURE-AD
registry.
M.W.
Bekkenk
secretary
Dutch
Experimental
Dermatology
Board
head
pigmentary
disorders
group
within
Board,
Sanofi,
Novartis
Fondation
René
Touraine.
J
Killestein
has
speaking
relationships
Merck
Serono,
Biogen
Idec,
TEVA,
Genzyme,
Roche
Novartis;
Amsterdam
UMC,
location
VUmc,
MS
Center
received
support
research
activities
Bayer
Shcering
Pharma,
GlaxoSmithKline,
Roche,
Teva,
Novartis.
B
Horváth
unpaid
positions
as
medical
advisor
several
patient
groups,
position
ERN-SKIN,
associate
editor
British
Journal
Dermatology;
Abbvie,
Akari
Therapeutics,
Celgene,
Janssen-Cilag;
Abbvie.
J.J.G.M.
Verschuuren
Argenx,
Alexion
NMD
Pharma;
coinventor
patent
applications
based
MuSK-related
research.
DJ
Hijnen
AstraZeneca,
Janssen,
LEO
Galderma,
Lilly,
Sanofi
BIOMAP
IMI.
P.A.
Doorn
participated
Octapharma.
P.
Paassen
GSK;
GSK
Vifor
boards.
G.R.A.M.
D'Haens
Agomab,
AM
AMT,
Arena
Pharmaceuticals,
Meiers
Boehringer
Ingelheim,
Celltrion,
Eli
Exeliom
Biosciences,
Exo
Biologics,
Galapagos,
Index
Kaleido,
Gilead,
Glaxo
Smith
Kline,
Gossamerbio,
Immunic,
Johnson
Johnson,
Origo,
Polpharma,
Procise
Diagnostics,
Prometheus
laboratories,
Progenity,
Protagonist;
Arena,
BMS,
Takeda;
boards
Seres
Health,
AstraZeneca.
R.B.
Takkenberg
Sobi
Norgine
Norgine.
SH
Goedee
member
Society
Clinical
Neurophysiology
(unpaid),
speaker
Shire/Takeda.
AH
Zwinderman
safety
monitoring
Torrent
Ltd
Foresee
Pharmaceuticals
Co.
No
other
disclosures
reported.Ethical
Approval:
ethical
committee
AMC
(2020.194)
approved
study.
Multiple Sclerosis Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(7), P. 847 - 856
Published: April 22, 2024
Background:
This
study
investigates
clinical
and
biomarker
differences
between
standard
interval
dosing
(SID)
extended
(EID)
of
ocrelizumab
therapy
in
multiple
sclerosis
(MS).
Methods:
is
a
prospective,
double-arm,
open-label,
multi-center
Denmark.
Participants
diagnosed
with
MS
on
>12
months
were
included
(
n
=
184).
Clinical,
radiological,
blood-based
outcomes
evaluated.
MRI
disease
activity,
relapses,
worsening
neurostatus,
No
Evidence
Disease
Activity-3
(NEDA-3)
used
as
combined
endpoint.
Results:
Out
184
participants,
107
participants
received
EID
(58.2%),
whereas
77
SID
(41.8%).
The
average
extension
was
9
weeks
maximum
78
weeks.
When
comparing
to
SID,
we
found
higher
levels
B-cells,
lower
serum
concentrations
ocrelizumab,
similar
age-adjusted
NFL
GFAP
the
two
groups.
difference
NEDA-3
demonstrated
(hazard
ratio:
1.174,
p
0.69).
Higher
identified
activity.
Body
mass
index
correlated
B-cells.
Conclusion:
Extending
one
treatment
up
did
not
result
clinical,
or
evidence
compared
SID.
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
95(9), P. 855 - 864
Published: March 28, 2024
Background
Messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
vaccines
provide
robust
protection
against
SARS-CoV-2
in
healthy
individuals.
However,
immunity
after
vaccination
of
patients
with
multiple
sclerosis
(MS)
treated
ocrelizumab
(OCR),
a
B
cell-depleting
anti-CD20
monoclonal
antibody,
is
not
yet
fully
understood.
Methods
In
this
study,
deep
immune
profiling
techniques
were
employed
to
investigate
the
response
induced
by
mRNA
untreated
MS
(n=21),
OCR-treated
(n=57)
and
individuals
(n=30).
Results
Among
MS,
63%
did
produce
detectable
levels
antibodies
(non-seroconverted),
those
who
have
lower
spike
receptor-binding
domain-specific
IgG
responses
compared
MS.
Before
vaccination,
no
discernible
immunological
differences
observed
between
non-seroconverted
seroconverted
received
overall
more
OCR
infusions,
had
shorter
intervals
since
their
last
infusion
displayed
higher
serum
concentrations
at
time
initial
vaccination.
Following
two
vaccinations,
smaller
cell
compartments
but
instead
exhibited
activation
general
CD4
+
CD8
T
compartments,
as
indicated
upregulation
CD38
HLA-DR
surface
expression,
when
patients.
Conclusion
These
findings
highlight
importance
optimising
treatment
regimens
scheduling
for
maximise
humoral
cellular
responses.
This
study
provides
valuable
insights
strategies
including
identification
potential
markers
explore
vaccine
efficacy
non-seroconverting
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
94(6), P. 487 - 493
Published: Jan. 24, 2023
Background
The
majority
of
patients
with
multiple
sclerosis
on
ocrelizumab
have
B-cell
depletion
after
standard
interval
dosing
26
weeks.
With
B-cell-guided
receive
their
next
dose
when
repopulation
occurs.
Prediction
using
concentrations
could
aid
in
personalising
treatment
regimes.
objectives
this
study
were
to
evaluate
the
association
between
drug
concentration,
antidrug
antibodies
(ADAs)
and
CD19
count,
define
a
cut-off
concentration
for
start
(defined
by
≥10
CD19+
B
cells/µL).
Methods
In
investigator-initiated
prospective
study,
blood
samples
at
various
time
points
during
collected
from
biobank.
Serum
ADAs
measured
two
different
assays
developed
study.
Data
analysed
linear
mixed
effect
models.
An
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
was
used
determine
Results
A
total
452
72
analysed.
Ocrelizumab
detectable
up
until
53.3
weeks
last
infusion
ranged
<0.0025
204
µg/mL
1–67
negatively
associated
body
mass
index
identified
as
modifier.
We
found
value
0.06
cells/µL.
four
(5.7%)
corresponding
low
repopulation.
Conclusions
strongly
count.
Measurement
play
an
important
role
further
personalise
predict
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 684 - 684
Published: June 19, 2024
Disease-modifying
therapies
(DMTs)
impact
the
cellular
immune
response
to
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
type
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
vaccines
in
patients
with
multiple
sclerosis
(pwMS).
In
this
study,
we
aim
elucidate
characteristics
of
involved
antigen-specific
T
cells
via
measurement
broad
cytokine
profiles
pwMS
on
various
DMTs.
We
examined
SARS-CoV-2-specific
cell
responses
whole
blood
cultures
characterized
by
release
interleukin
(IL)-2,
IL-4,
IL-5,
IL-10,
IL-13,
IL-17A,
interferon-gamma
(IFN-γ),
and
tumor
necrosis
factor-alpha
(TNF-α),
as
well
antibodies
(AB)
targeting
SARS-CoV-2
spike
protein
following
either
two
or
three
doses
mRNA
viral
vector
(VVV).
For
vaccination
non-responders,
NVX-CoV2373
protein-based
vaccine
was
administered,
were
evaluated.
Our
findings
indicate
that
are
skewed
towards
a
Th1
phenotype,
IL-2
IFN-γ.
Additionally,
Th2
lesser
extent
is
observed.
Therefore,
IL-5
levels
could
complement
traditional
IFN-γ
assays
more
comprehensively
characterize
vaccines.
results
provide
comprehensive
profile
for
receiving
different
DMTs
offer
valuable
insights
designing
strategies
patient
population.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
This
study
examines
the
humoral
and
cellular
response
in
multiple
sclerosis
(MS)
patients
on
anti-CD20
therapy
before
after
1st
to
4th
BNT162b2
mRNA
SARS-CoV-2
vaccination
relationship
with
breakthrough
infection.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 28, 2023
Multiple
sclerosis
patients
treated
with
anti-CD20
therapy
(aCD20-MS)
are
considered
especially
vulnerable
to
complications
from
SARS-CoV-2
infection
due
severe
B-cell
depletion
limited
viral
antigen-specific
immunoglobulin
production.
Therefore,
multiple
vaccine
doses
as
part
of
the
primary
vaccination
series
and
booster
updates
have
been
recommended
for
this
group
immunocompromised
individuals.
Even
though
much
less
studied
than
antibody-mediated
humoral
responses,
T-cell
responses
play
an
important
role
against
CoV-2
induced
efficiently
in
vaccinated
aCD20-MS
patients.
For
individuals
such
decoupled
adaptive
immunity,
understanding
contribution
mediated
immunity
is
essential
better
assess
protection
infection.
Here,
we
present
results
a
prospective,
single-center
study
assessment
cellular
immune
(203
donors/350
samples)
compared
healthy
control
(43/146)
after
initial
exposure
spike
antigen
subsequent
re-challenges.
Low
rates
seroconversion
RBD-hACE2
blocking
activity
were
observed
patients,
even
exposures
(responders
1st
=
17.5%;
2nd
29.3%).
Regarding
increase
number
spike-specific
monofunctional
IFNγ
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
154(3), P. 754 - 766.e7
Published: May 17, 2024
Background
Despite
impaired
humoral
responses
in
patients
treated
with
immunosuppressants
(ISPs),
recent
studies
found
similar
severity
of
SARS-CoV-2
breakthrough
infections
compared
to
controls.
One
potential
explanation
is
the
rapid
generation
upon
infection,
but
evidence
lacking.
Objectives
To
investigate
longitudinal
dynamics
antibody
repertoire
after
delta
and
omicron
immune-mediated
inflammatory
diseases
(IMID)
on
ISPs
Methods
As
prospective
sub-study
national
Target-to-B!
(T2B!)
consortium,
we
included
IMID
controls
who
reported
between
July
1,
2021,
April
2022.
get
an
impression
repertoire,
three
titers
wild-type
RBD,
S,
RBD
were
measured
at
four
time
points
infections.
Results
We
302
178
Antibody
increased
up
28
days
both
groups.
However,
anti-CD20
therapy
sphingosine-1
phosphate
receptor
(S1P)
modulators,
considerably
lower
In
anti-TNF
group,
observed
slightly
early
stages
a
faster
decline
antibodies
infection
Breakthrough
mostly
mild
hospitalization
was
required
less
than
1%
cases.
Conclusions
Most
do
not
influence
exhibit
recall
response
cross-reactive
clones
towards
new
viral
variants.
or
S1P
greatly
impaired,
lesser
extent
those
anti-TNF.
Nevertheless,
only
few
severe
cases
reported.