Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43(1), P. 113596 - 113596
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Targeted
synthetic
vaccines
have
the
potential
to
transform
our
response
viral
outbreaks,
yet
design
of
these
requires
a
comprehensive
knowledge
immunogens.
Here,
we
report
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
peptides
that
are
naturally
processed
and
loaded
onto
human
leukocyte
antigen-II
(HLA-II)
complexes
in
infected
cells.
We
identify
over
500
unique
from
canonical
proteins
as
well
overlapping
internal
open
reading
frames.
Most
HLA-II
colocalize
with
known
CD4+
T
cell
epitopes
disease
2019
patients,
including
reported
immunodominant
regions
SARS-CoV-2
membrane
protein.
Overall,
analyses
show
HLA-I
pathways
target
distinct
proteins,
structural
accounting
for
most
peptidome
nonstructural
noncanonical
majority
peptidome.
These
findings
highlight
need
vaccine
incorporates
multiple
elements
harboring
CD8+
maximize
effectiveness.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
effective
SARS-CoV-2
vaccines
has
been
essential
to
control
COVID-19,
but
significant
challenges
remain.
One
problem
is
intramuscular
administration,
which
does
not
induce
robust
mucosal
immune
responses
in
the
upper
airways—the
primary
site
infection
and
virus
shedding.
Here
we
compare
efficacy
a
mucosal,
replication-competent
yet
fully
attenuated
vaccine,
sCPD9-ΔFCS,
monovalent
mRNA
vaccine
BNT162b2
preventing
transmission
variants
B.1
Omicron
BA.5
two
scenarios.
Firstly,
assessed
protective
by
exposing
vaccinated
male
Syrian
hamsters
infected
counterparts.
Secondly,
evaluated
challenge
from
subsequently
challenged
naïve
contacts.
Our
findings
demonstrate
that
live-attenuated
(LAV)
sCPD9-ΔFCS
significantly
outperformed
both
results
provide
evidence
for
advantages
locally
administered
LAVs
over
intramuscularly
reducing
transmission.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
The
Food
and
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
has
approved
vaccines
designed
by
GSK,
Pfizer
Moderna
to
protect
high-risk
populations
against
respiratory
syncytial
virus
(RSV).
These
employ
the
pre-fusion
F
(pre-F)
protein
as
immunogen.
In
this
study,
we
explored
an
mRNA
vaccine
based
on
a
modified
pre-F
called
LC2DM-lipid
nanoparticle
(LC2DM-LNP).
This
features
truncated
version
of
that
is
anchored
cell
membrane.
Our
experiments
in
young
old
female
mice
revealed
LC2DM-LNP
elicited
robust
neutralizing
antibody
titers.
Moreover,
prompted
Th1-skewed
T-cell
immune
response
rodent
models.
Female
cotton
rats
immunized
with
demonstrated
strong
immunity
RSV,
without
signs
vaccine-enhanced
disease
(VERD),
even
cases
breakthrough
infection.
Importantly,
when
administered
pregnant
rats,
ensured
transfer
pre-F-specific
antibodies
offspring
provided
protection
RSV
increasing
lung
inflammation.
findings
suggest
could
serve
alternative
candidate
for
groups.
Here
authors
design
vaccine,
expressing
membrane-anchored
stabilized
protein,
demonstrate
humoral
responses
small
animal
models
disease.
BMJ Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. e000468 - e000468
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
The
T
cell
memory
response
is
a
crucial
component
of
adaptive
immunity
responsible
for
limiting
or
preventing
viral
reinfection.
after
infection
with
the
SARS-CoV-2
virus
vaccination
broad,
and
spans
multiple
proteins
epitopes,
about
20
in
each
individual.
So
far
long
lasting
provides
high
level
cross
reactivity
hence
resistance
to
escape
by
variants
virus,
such
as
omicron
variant.
All
current
vaccine
regimens
tested
produce
robust
responses,
heterologous
will
probably
enhance
protective
responses
through
increased
breadth.
could
have
major
role
protecting
against
severe
covid-19
disease
rapid
clearance
early
presentation
presence
reactive
cells
might
this
protection.
likely
provide
ongoing
protection
admission
hospital
death,
development
pan-coronovirus
future
proof
new
pandemic
strains.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Abstract
Pronounced
immune
escape
by
the
SARS-CoV-2
Omicron
variant
has
resulted
in
many
individuals
possessing
hybrid
immunity,
generated
through
a
combination
of
vaccination
and
infection.
Concerns
have
been
raised
that
omicron
breakthrough
infections
triple-vaccinated
result
poor
induction
omicron-specific
prior
infection
is
associated
with
dampening.
Taking
broad
comprehensive
approach,
we
characterize
mucosal
blood
immunity
to
spike
non-spike
antigens
following
BA.1/BA.2
triple
mRNA-vaccinated
individuals,
without
We
find
most
increase
BA.1/BA.2/BA.5-specific
neutralizing
antibodies
infection,
but
confirm
magnitude
post-omicron
titres
are
higher
infection-naive.
In
contrast,
significant
increases
nasal
responses,
including
activity
against
BA.5
spike,
seen
regardless
history.
Spike-specific
T
cells
only
infection-naive
vaccinees;
however,
cell
responses
significantly
previously-infected,
who
display
maximally
induced
response
highly
cytotoxic
CD8+
phenotype
their
3
rd
mRNA
vaccine
dose.
Responses
status.
These
findings
suggest
characterized
enhancement
can
help
protect
future
variants.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(724)
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
Individuals
with
primary
and
pharmacologic
B
cell
deficiencies
have
high
rates
of
severe
disease
mortality
from
coronavirus
2019
(COVID-19),
but
the
immune
responses
clinical
outcomes
after
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
vaccination
yet
to
be
fully
defined.
Here,
we
evaluate
cellular
both
SARS-CoV-2
in
patients
receiving
anti-CD20
therapy
rituximab
(RTX)
those
low
counts
due
common
variable
deficiency
(CVID)
disease.
Assessment
effector
memory
CD4
+
CD8
T
revealed
elevated
reactivity
proliferative
capacity
cell–deficient
individuals,
particularly
within
compartment,
comparison
healthy
controls.
Evaluation
demonstrates
that
RTX-treated
individuals
was
associated
about
4.8-fold
reduced
odds
moderate
or
COVID-19
absence
vaccine-induced
antibodies.
Analysis
differentiation
RTX
administration
increases
relative
frequency
naïve
cells,
potentially
by
depletion
CD20
dim
which
are
primarily
an
terminal
(TEMRA)
phenotype.
However,
this
also
leads
a
reduction
preexisting
antiviral
immunity.
Collectively,
these
data
indicate
enhanced
immunity
accounts
for
hospitalization
subsequent
infection.
Journal of Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
97(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
In
recent
years,
coxsackievirus
A6
(CVA6)
has
surpassed
enterovirus
A71
to
become
the
main
pathogen
causing
severe
Hand,
Foot,
and
Mouth
disease
(HFMD)
in
China
with
a
substantial
burden.
However,
there
is
currently
no
commercial
CVA6
vaccine.
The
D3a
genotype
of
predominant
China.
this
study,
virus-like
particles
(VLPs)
mRNA
vaccines
based
on
sub-genotype
were
successfully
developed.
immunogenicity
protective
effects
VLP
combined
Al(OH)3
CpG
adjuvant
indicated
that
VLP-induced
neutralizing
antibodies
against
three
(D2,
D3a,
D3b)
strains
Institute
Cancer
Research
(ICR)
mice,
combination
two
adjuvants
enhanced
cellular
immunity.
Passive
immunization
serum
from
mice
immunized
VLPs
protected
suckling
lethal
challenge
both
antiserum
transfer
maternal
experiments.
vaccine
indicate
it
induces
robust
T-cell
immunity
was
found
cross-protect
A10
infection
mice.
This
first
trial
worldwide
comparison
CVA6.
study
provides
theoretical
basis
for
development
enteroviruses
formulation
strategies.
Biotechnology and Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(9), P. 2604 - 2635
Published: May 6, 2024
In
the
past
decade,
new
approaches
to
discovery
and
development
of
vaccines
have
transformed
field.
Advances
during
COVID-19
pandemic
allowed
production
billions
vaccine
doses
per
year
using
novel
platforms
such
as
messenger
RNA
viral
vectors.
Improvements
in
analytical
toolbox,
equipment,
bioprocess
technology
made
it
possible
achieve
both
unprecedented
speed
scale
manufacturing.
Macromolecular
structure-function
characterization
technologies,
combined
with
improved
modeling
data
analysis,
enable
quantitative
evaluation
formulations
at
single-particle
resolution
guided
design
drug
substances
products.
These
advances
play
a
major
role
precise
assessment
critical
quality
attributes
delivered
by
newer
platforms.
Innovations
label-free
immunoassay
technologies
aid
antigenic
sites
robust
vitro
potency
assays.
methods,
along
molecular
techniques
next-generation
sequencing,
will
accelerate
release
all
Process
for
real-time
monitoring
optimization
process
steps
implementation
quality-by-design
principles
faster
next
field
continue
advance,
bringing
together
improve
human
health.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 1181 - 1181
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
With
the
development
of
novel
vaccine
strategies,
T-cell
epitope-based
vaccines
have
become
promising
prophylactic
and
therapeutic
tools
against
infectious
diseases
that
cannot
be
controlled
via
traditional
vaccines.
leverage
specific
immunogenic
peptides
to
elicit
protective
responses
pathogens.
Compared
vaccines,
they
provide
superior
efficacy
safety,
minimizing
risk
adverse
side
effects.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
compared
prediction
identification
methods
epitopes.
By
integrating
bioinformatic
experimental
validation,
efficient
precise
screening
epitopes
can
achieved.
Importantly,
delved
into
approaches
diverse
comparing
their
merits
demerits,
as
well
discussing
prevalent
challenges
perspectives
in
applications.
This
review
offers
fresh
for
formulation
safe
efficacious
devastating
which
no
are
currently
available.
Journal of Immunology Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 18
Published: May 29, 2024
Vaccination
is
one
of
the
most
effective
prophylactic
public
health
interventions
for
prevention
infectious
diseases
such
as
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19).
Considering
ongoing
need
new
COVID-19
vaccines,
it
crucial
to
modify
our
approach
and
incorporate
more
conserved
regions
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
effectively
address
emerging
viral
variants.
The
nucleocapsid
protein
a
structural
SARS-CoV-2
that
involved
in
replication
immune
responses.
Furthermore,
this
offers
significant
advantages
owing
minimal
accumulation
mutations
over
time
inclusion
key
T-cell
epitopes
critical
immunity.
A
novel
strategy
may
be
suitable
generation
vaccines
against
use
combination
antigens,
including
spike
proteins,
elicit
robust
humoral
potent
cellular
responses,
along
with
long-lasting
strategic
multiple
antigens
aims
enhance
vaccine
efficacy
broaden
protection
viruses,
their
response
from
other
long-lasting,
can
persist
up
11
years
post-infection.
Thus,
incorporation
nucleocapsids
(N)
into
design
adds
an
important
dimension
vaccination
efforts
holds
promise
bolstering
ability
combat
effectively.
In
review,
we
summarize
preclinical
studies
evaluated
antigen.
This
study
discusses
alone
its
or
proteins
SARS-CoV-2.