Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Oct. 6, 2022
Haemodialysis
patients
respond
poorly
to
vaccination
and
continue
be
at-risk
for
severe
COVID-19.
Therefore,
dialysis
were
among
the
first
which
a
fourth
COVID-19
was
recommended.
However,
targeted
information
on
how
best
maintain
immune
protection
after
SARS-CoV-2
vaccinations
in
groups
remains
limited.
We
provide,
of
our
knowledge,
time
longitudinal
response
data
controls
triple
BNT162b2
latter
subsequent
full-dose
mRNA-1273.
analysed
systemic
mucosal
humoral
IgG
responses
against
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD)
ACE2-binding
inhibition
towards
variants
concern
including
Omicron
Delta
with
multiplex-based
immunoassays.
In
addition,
we
assessed
Spike
S1-specific
T-cell
by
interferon
γ
release
assay.
After
vaccination,
anti-RBD
B.1
ACE2
binding
reached
peak
levels
patients,
but
remained
inferior
compared
controls.
Whilst
detected
B.1-specific
84%
three
doses,
variant
only
detectable
38%
samples
declining
16%
before
vaccination.
By
using
mRNA-1273
as
dose,
immunity
all
tested
strongly
augmented
80%
having
Omicron-specific
inhibition.
Modest
declines
second
restored
third
dose
significantly
increased
Our
support
current
advice
four-dose
immunisation
scheme
individuals
such
haemodialysis
patients.
conclude
that
administration
part
mixed
mRNA
boost
prevent
could
also
beneficial
other
impaired
individuals.
Additionally,
strategic
application
vaccine
regimens
may
an
immediate
evasion
potential.
Science Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(78)
Published: Nov. 15, 2022
The
SARS-CoV-2
Omicron
variant
and
its
sublineages
show
pronounced
viral
escape
from
neutralizing
antibodies
elicited
by
vaccination
or
prior
infection
owing
to
over
30-amino
acid
alterations
within
the
spike
(S)
glycoprotein.
Breakthrough
of
vaccinated
individuals
with
BA.1
BA.2
is
associated
distinct
patterns
cross-neutralizing
activity
against
variants
concern
(VOCs).
In
continuation
our
previous
work,
we
characterized
effect
BA.4/BA.5
S
glycoprotein
exposure
on
antibody
response
upon
breakthrough
in
variant-adapted
booster
mice.
We
found
that
immune
sera
triple
mRNA-vaccinated
subsequent
during
wave
showed
BA.1,
BA.2,
BA.2.12.1,
itself.
Administration
a
prototypic
BA.4/BA.5-adapted
mRNA
vaccine
mice
after
wild-type
strain-based
primary
immunization
broader
than
BA.1-adapted
booster.
Whereas
bivalent
format
(wild-type
+
BA.1)
broadens
relative
monovalent
booster,
cross-neutralization
descendants
more
effective
boosted
vaccine.
naïve
mice,
induces
strong
VOCs
variants.
These
findings
suggest
that,
when
administered
as
boosters,
mono-
vaccines
enhance
neutralization
breadth
version
also
has
potential
confer
protection
no
preexisting
immunity
SARS-CoV-2.
Science Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(89)
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
The
human
immune
response
must
continuously
adapt
to
newly
emerging
SARS-CoV-2
variants.
To
investigate
how
B
cells
respond
repeated
antigen
exposure
by
Wu01
booster
vaccination
and
Omicron
breakthrough
infection,
we
performed
a
molecular
longitudinal
analysis
of
the
memory
cell
pool.
We
demonstrate
that
subsequent
infection
substantially
increases
frequency
encoding
SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing
antibodies.
However,
this
is
not
primarily
attributable
maturation,
but
selection
preexisting
clones.
Moreover,
broadly
reactive
arose
early
even
neutralized
highly
mutated
variants
like
XBB.1.5
individuals
had
encountered.
Together,
our
data
show
immunity
largely
imprinted
on
over
course
multiple
contacts
can
new
through
diversity.
Phytomedicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
118, P. 154942 - 154942
Published: June 24, 2023
The
continuous
evolution
of
SARS-CoV-2
has
underscored
the
development
broad-spectrum
prophylaxis.
Antivirals
targeting
membrane
fusion
process
represent
promising
paradigms.
Kaempferol
(Kae),
an
ubiquitous
plant
flavonol,
been
shown
efficacy
against
various
enveloped
viruses.
However,
its
potential
in
anti-SARS-CoV-2
invasion
remains
obscure.To
evaluate
capabilities
and
mechanisms
Kae
preventing
invasion.To
avoid
interference
viral
replication,
virus-like
particles
(VLPs)
constructed
with
luciferase
reporter
were
applied.
To
investigate
antiviral
potency
Kae,
human
induced
pluripotent
stem
cells
(hiPSC)-derived
alveolar
epithelial
type
II
(AECII)
ACE2
(hACE2)
transgenic
mice
utilized
as
vitro
vivo
models,
respectively.
Using
dual
split
protein
(DSP)
assays,
inhibitory
activities
determined
Alpha,
Delta
Omicron
variants
SARS-CoV-2,
well
SARS-CoV
MERS-CoV.
further
reveal
molecular
determinants
restricting
fusion,
synthetic
peptides
corresponding
to
conserved
heptad
repeat
(HR)
1
2,
involved
mutant
form
HR2
explored
by
circular
dichroism
native
polyacrylamide
gel
electrophoresis.Kae
inhibited
both
vivo,
which
was
mainly
attributed
suppressive
effects
on
but
not
endocytosis,
two
pathways
that
mediate
invasion.
In
accordance
proposed
model
anti-fusion
prophylaxis,
functioned
a
pan-inhibitor
including
three
emerged
highly
pathogenic
coronaviruses,
currently
circulating
BQ.1.1
XBB.1
SARS-CoV-2.
Consistent
typical
target
inhibitors,
interacted
HR
regions
S2
subunits.
Distinct
from
previous
prevent
formation
six-helix
bundle
(6-HB)
competitively
interacting
HRs,
deformed
HR1
directly
reacted
lysine
residues
within
region,
latter
considered
critical
for
preservation
stabilized
during
invasion.Kae
prevents
infection
blocking
possesses
ability.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
benefits
Kae-containing
botanical
products
complementary
especially
waves
breakthrough
infections
re-infections.
Journal of Clinical Virology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
156, P. 105273 - 105273
Published: Aug. 31, 2022
BA.2.12.1,
BA.4
and
BA.5
subvariants
of
SARS-CoV-2
variant-of-concern
(VOC)
Omicron
(B.1.1.529)
are
spreading
globally.
They
demonstrate
higher
transmissibility
immune
escape.
Determine
virus
plaque
reduction
neutralization
test
(PRNT)
antibody
titres
in
individuals
recently
vaccinated
with
BNT162b2
(n
=
20)
or
CoronaVac
vaccines
those
convalescent
from
ancestral
wild-
type
(WT)
BA.2
infections
17)
without
7)
prior
vaccination.
Relative
to
the
WT
virus,
had
4.8,
3.4,
4.6,
11.3
15.5-fold
reductions
geometric
mean
(GMT)
BA.1,
BA.2,
viruses,
respectively.
Similarly,
8.0,
7.0,
11.8,
12.0
fold
GMT
two
doses
boosted
by
6.1,
6.7,
6,3,
13.0
21.2
these
Vaccinated
breakthrough
levels
vs.
(36.9)
than
unvaccinated
(BA.4
8.2;
11.0).
were
less
susceptible
vaccine
elicited
BA.2.12.1.
Nevertheless,
three
booster
following
detectable
neutralizing
responses
while
largely
fail
do
so.
led
compared
who
vaccine-naive.
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(11), P. 373 - 373
Published: Nov. 12, 2022
Our
study
aims
to
describe
the
global
distribution
and
dispersal
patterns
of
SARS-CoV-2
Omicron
subvariants.
Genomic
surveillance
data
were
extracted
from
CoV-Spectrum
platform,
searching
for
BA.1*,
BA.2*,
BA.3*,
BA.4*,
BA.5*
variants
by
geographic
region.
BA.1*
increased
in
November
2021
South
Africa,
with
a
similar
increase
across
all
continents
early
December
2021.
did
not
reach
100%
dominance
continents.
The
spread
first
described
differed
greatly
region,
contrast
which
followed
expansion,
firstly
occurring
Asia
subsequently
Europe,
Oceania,
North
America.
BA.4*
different
pattern,
where
reached
high
proportions
(maximum
60%)
only
Africa.
is
currently,
Mid-August
2022,
dominant
strain,
reaching
almost
continent
aside
Africa
show
increasing
proportions,
Asia,
Americas,
Oceania
are
following.
emergence
new
depends
mostly
on
their
selective
advantage,
translated
as
enhanced
transmissibility
ability
invade
people
existing
immunity.
Describing
these
useful
better
understanding
epidemiology
VOCs'
transmission
generating
hypotheses
about
future
emerging
variants.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Oct. 6, 2023
Long-term
humoral
immunity
to
SARS-CoV-2
is
essential
for
preventing
reinfection.
The
production
of
neutralizing
antibody
(nAb)
and
B
cell
differentiation
are
tightly
regulated
by
T
follicular
help
(T
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 28, 2023
Abstract
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
Omicron
BA.4
and
BA.5
are
characterized
by
high
transmissibility
ability
to
escape
natural
vaccine
induced
immunity.
Here
we
test
the
neutralizing
activity
of
482
human
monoclonal
antibodies
isolated
from
people
who
received
two
or
three
mRNA
doses
vaccinated
after
infection.
The
variants
neutralized
only
approximately
15%
antibodies.
Remarkably,
target
mainly
receptor
binding
domain
Class
1/2,
while
infection
recognize
mostly
3
epitope
region
N-terminal
domain.
Different
B
cell
germlines
used
analyzed
cohorts.
observation
that
vaccination
hybrid
immunity
elicit
a
different
against
same
antigen
is
intriguing
its
understanding
may
help
design
next
generation
therapeutics
vaccines
coronavirus
disease
2019.
npj Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
advent
of
SARS-CoV-2
variants
with
defined
mutations
that
augment
pathogenicity
and/or
increase
immune
evasiveness
continues
to
stimulate
global
efforts
improve
vaccine
formulation
and
efficacy.
extraordinary
advantages
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs),
including
versatile
design,
scalability,
reproducibility,
make
them
ideal
candidates
for
developing
next-generation
mRNA
vaccines
against
circulating
variants.
Here,
we
assess
the
efficacy
LNP-encapsulated
booster
encoding
spike
protein
concern
(Delta,
Omicron)
using
a
predecessor
(YN2016C
isolated
from
bats)
strain
elicit
durable
cross-protective
neutralizing
antibody
responses.
mRNA-LNP
have
desirable
physicochemical
characteristics,
such
as
small
size
(~78
nm),
low
polydispersity
index
(<0.13),
high
encapsulation
efficiency
(>90%).
We
employ
in
vivo
bioluminescence
imaging
illustrate
capacity
our
LNPs
induce
robust
expression
secondary
lymphoid
organs.
In
BALB/c
mouse
model,
three-dose
subcutaneous
immunization
mRNA-LNPs
achieved
remarkably
levels
cross-neutralization
Omicron
B1.1.529
BA.2
extended
periods
time
(28
weeks)
good
safety
profiles
all
constructs
when
used
regime,
YN2016C
bat
virus
sequences.
These
findings
important
implications
design
aim
trigger
immunity
current
newly
emerging