bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 7, 2024
ABSTRACT
Boosting
with
mRNA
vaccines
encoding
variant-matched
spike
proteins
has
been
implemented
to
mitigate
their
reduced
efficacy
against
emerging
SARS-CoV-2
variants.
Nonetheless,
in
humans,
it
remains
unclear
whether
boosting
the
ipsilateral
or
contralateral
arm
respect
priming
doses
impacts
immunity
and
protection.
Here,
we
boosted
K18-hACE2
mice
either
monovalent
mRNA-1273
(Wuhan-1
spike)
bivalent
mRNA-1273.214
+
BA.1
vaccine
leg
relative
a
two-dose
series
mRNA-1273.
elicited
equivalent
levels
of
serum
IgG
neutralizing
antibody
responses
Wuhan-1
BA.1.
While
resulted
expansion
spike-specific
B
T
cells
beyond
draining
lymph
node
(DLN)
DLN,
administration
third
dose
at
site
similar
antigen-specific
germinal
center
cells,
plasmablasts/plasma
follicular
helper
CD8
DLNs
spleen.
Furthermore,
conferred
homologous
heterologous
immune
protection
virus
challenge
reductions
viral
RNA
infectious
nasal
turbinates
lungs.
Collectively,
our
data
show
limited
differences
cell
after
by
that
do
not
substantively
impact
an
Omicron
strain.
IMPORTANCE
Sequential
effective
strategy
overcome
waning
neutralization
escape
However,
how
primary
vaccination
shapes
optimal
breadth
In
transgenic
mice,
observed
historical
limb
comparable
specific
responses.
Moreover,
on
side
Our
suggest
does
substantially
infection.
PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. e1011569 - e1011569
Published: June 20, 2024
Antibodies
perform
both
neutralizing
and
non-neutralizing
effector
functions
that
protect
against
certain
pathogen-induced
diseases.
A
human
antibody
directed
at
the
SARS-CoV-2
Spike
N-terminal
domain
(NTD),
DH1052,
was
recently
shown
to
be
non-neutralizing,
yet
it
protected
mice
cynomolgus
macaques
from
severe
disease.
The
mechanisms
of
NTD
antibody-mediated
protection
are
unknown.
Here
we
show
Fc
mediate
(non-nAb)
MA10
viral
challenge
in
mice.
Though
non-nAb
prophylactic
infusion
did
not
suppress
infectious
titers
lung
as
potently
(nAb)
infusion,
disease
markers
including
gross
discoloration
were
similar
nAb
groups.
functional
knockout
substitutions
abolished
increased
group.
enhancement
relative
WT,
supporting
a
positive
association
between
functionality
degree
infection.
For
therapeutic
administration
antibodies,
contributed
virus
suppression
lessening
discoloration,
but
presence
neutralization
required
for
optimal
This
study
demonstrates
non-nAbs
can
utilize
Fc-mediated
lower
load
prevent
damage
due
coronavirus
Nature Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 1913 - 1927
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
A
mucosal
route
of
vaccination
could
prevent
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
replication
at
the
site
infection
and
limit
transmission.
We
compared
protection
against
heterologous
XBB.1.16
challenge
in
nonhuman
primates
(NHPs)
~5
months
following
intramuscular
boosting
with
bivalent
mRNA
encoding
WA1
BA.5
spike
proteins
or
a
WA1–BA.5
chimpanzee
adenoviral-vectored
vaccine
delivered
by
intranasal
aerosol
device.
NHPs
boosted
either
had
minimal
virus
nose
lungs,
respectively.
By
contrast,
was
limited
to
lower
airways.
The
mucosally
elicited
durable
airway
IgG
IgA
responses
and,
unlike
vaccine,
induced
spike-specific
B
cells
lungs.
IgG,
T
cell
correlated
whereas
alone
upper
protection.
This
study
highlights
differential
serum
correlates
how
vaccines
can
durably
SARS-CoV-2.
EBioMedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
105, P. 105185 - 105185
Published: June 7, 2024
In
order
to
prevent
the
emergence
and
spread
of
future
variants
concern
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
developing
vaccines
capable
stopping
transmission
is
crucial.
The
SARS-CoV-2
vaccine
NDV-HXP-S
can
be
administered
live
intranasally
(IN)
thus
induce
protective
immunity
in
upper
tract.
based
on
Newcastle
disease
virus
(NDV)
expressing
a
stabilised
spike
protein.
produced
as
influenza
at
low
cost
embryonated
chicken
eggs.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 478 - 478
Published: April 29, 2024
Despite
significant
strides
in
vaccine
research
and
the
availability
of
vaccines
for
many
infectious
diseases,
threat
posed
by
both
known
emerging
diseases
persists.
Moreover,
breakthrough
infections
following
vaccination
remain
a
concern.
Therefore,
development
novel
is
imperative.
These
must
exhibit
robust
protective
efficacy,
broad-spectrum
coverage,
long-lasting
immunity.
One
promising
avenue
lies
leveraging
T-cells,
which
play
crucial
role
adaptive
immunity
regulate
immune
responses
during
viral
infections.
T-cell
recognition
can
target
highly
variable
or
conserved
proteins,
memory
T-cells
offer
potential
durable
Consequently,
T-cell-based
hold
promise
advancing
efforts.
This
review
delves
into
latest
advancements
across
various
platforms
discusses
associated
challenges.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 774 - 774
Published: July 15, 2024
Recently
updated
COVID-19
mRNA
vaccines
encode
the
spike
protein
of
omicron
subvariant
XBB.1.5
and
are
recommended
for
patients
with
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
on
immunosuppressive
treatment.
Nonetheless,
their
immunogenicity
in
IBD
against
rapidly
expanding
virus
variants
remains
unknown.
This
prospective
multicenter
cohort
study
is
first
to
investigate
XBB.1.5-adapted
IBD.
Systemic
mucosal
antibodies
targeting
receptor-binding
domains
(RBDs)
subvariants
XBB.1.5,
EG.5.1,
BA.2.86,
as
well
neutralization
were
quantified
before
two
four
weeks
after
vaccination
monovalent
vaccines.
Vaccination
increased
levels
serum
anti-RBD
IgG
BA.2.86
(1.9-fold,
1.8-fold,
2.6-fold,
respectively)
enhanced
corresponding
responses
(2.3-fold,
3.1-fold,
3.5-fold,
respectively).
Following
vaccination,
anti-TNF-treated
had
reduced
compared
treatments
other
cellular
targets.
11.1%
16.7%
lacked
EG.5.1
neutralization,
respectively;
all
these
received
anti-TNF
At
sites,
induced
variant-specific
but
failed
induce
RBD-targeting
IgA.
Our
findings
provide
a
basis
future
vaccine
recommendations
while
highlighting
importance
frequent
booster
adaptation
need
strategies
Microbiology and Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 9, 2025
The
intranasal
vaccine
against
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
gained
more
attention
because
of
its
ability
to
induce
both
mucosal
and
systemic
immune
responses.
We
have
recently
developed
a
c-GAMP-adjuvanted
bivalent
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD)
vaccine,
derived
from
the
ancestral
strain
Omicron
variant.
demonstrated
here
that
administration
this
candidate
triggers
not
only
respiratory
but
also
response
SARS-CoV-2.
immunized
mice
elicited
broadly
neutralizing
antibodies
(Wuhan-1)
variants
concern
(Delta,
BA.1,
BA.5).
This
route
vaccination
induced
potent
T
cell
responses
with
strong
cytotoxic
activity
Wuhan-1
BA.1
strains.
Additionally,
intranasally
significantly
suppressed
SARS-CoV-2
RNA
levels
in
circulation
spleens,
indicating
effective
containment
virus
beyond
tract.
These
findings
suggest
RBD
holds
promise
for
combating
infections.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Abstract
Effective
respiratory
mucosal
vaccines
are
urgently
needed
to
control
the
rapid
mutation
and
spread
of
SARS-CoV-2.
In
this
respect,
most
focused
virus
vector-vaccine
adjuvanted
recombinant
vaccine
strategies
face
safety
effectiveness
concerns.
Here,
we
revealed
that
spike
protein
(S-2P)
original
SARS-CoV-2
strain
is
a
self-adjuvanted
antigen
for
intranasal
immunization
can
elicit
potent
systemic
(serum
IgG
neutralizing
antibodies
splenic
T-cell
responses
S1
S2
proteins)
immunity
(respiratory
tract
IgA
responses)
in
absence
an
adjuvant.
contrast,
with
hemagglutinin
(HA)
influenza
H1N1
failed
induce
detectable
serum
antibodies.
Furthermore,
S-2P
K18-hACE2
mice
provided
complete
protection
against
lethal
challenge
60%
or
40%
survival
Omicron
BA.5
EG.5,
respectively.
The
immune
induced
by
were
significantly
enhanced
lentinan
(LNT),
immunomodulator
used
clinic,
completely
protected
from
EG.5
conferred
additional
protective
mechanisms
independent
CD8
+
T
cells.
Compared
HA,
robustly
activated
type
I
IFN
signaling
in
vitro
vivo,
importantly,
antibody
response
HA
when
it
was
simultaneously
intranasally
vaccinated
HA.
Mechanistically,
integrins
STING
critically
involved
S-2P-eliciting
via
vaccination.
Our
findings
demonstrate
potential
plus
LNT
as
safe
broad-spectrum
variants.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 528 - 528
Published: May 15, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Respiratory
syncytial
virus
(RSV)
poses
a
substantial
global
health
threat,
particularly
impacting
infants
and
vulnerable
pediatric
populations
through
severe
respiratory
morbidity.
Methods:
We
developed
novel
adenoviral
vector
vaccine
platform
utilizing
chimpanzee
adenovirus
68
(AdC68)
to
deliver
prefusion
F
(pre-F)
antigens
from
RSV
subtypes
A
B,
generating
three
candidates:
AdC68-A
(subtype
A),
AdC68-B
B),
AdC68-A+B
(bivalent
formulation).
Results:
Single
intranasal
(i.n.)
immunization
prime–boost
immunizations
via
intramuscular
(i.m.)
routes
in
BALB/c
mice
induced
robust
immune
activation,
with
single
i.n.
administration
conferring
durable
protection
evidenced
by
an
85%
reduction
pulmonary
viral
loads
(p
<
0.05)
at
134
days
post-immunization.
All
formulations
elicited
potent
subtype-specific
IgG
responses
(geometric
mean
titers
50–12,800)
Th1-polarized
cellular
immunity
(552–1201
IFN-γ+
spot-forming
units/106
PBMCs,
IgG2a/IgG1
>
1)
bivalent
formulation
group,
while
i.m.
boosting
enhanced
3-fold
versus
prime
alone
0.01).
Notably,
despite
undetectable
serum-neutralizing
antibodies
absent
mucosal
IgA
bronchoalveolar
lavage
7
post-i.n.
immunization,
the
sustained
control
highlights
non-neutralizing
antibody-mediated
protective
mechanisms.
Conclusions:
These
findings
establish
proof-of-concept
for
adenoviral-vectored
vaccines
against
RSV,
though
optimization
of
humoral
response
induction
duration
require
further
investigation.