Immunity & Ageing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Older
persons
elicit
heterogeneous
antibody
responses
to
vaccinations
that
generally
are
lower
than
those
in
younger,
healthier
individuals.
As
older
age
and
certain
comorbidities
can
influence
these
we
aimed
identify
health-related
variables
associated
with
after
repeated
SARS-CoV-2
their
persistence
thereafter
infection-naïve
previously
infected
persons.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 906 - 906
Published: March 31, 2023
Differences
in
SARS-CoV-2-specific
immune
responses
have
been
observed
between
individuals
following
natural
infection
or
vaccination.
In
addition
to
already
known
factors,
such
as
age,
sex,
COVID-19
severity,
comorbidity,
vaccination
status,
hybrid
immunity,
and
duration
of
infection,
inter-individual
variations
SARS-CoV-2
may,
part,
be
explained
by
structural
differences
brought
about
genetic
variation
the
human
leukocyte
antigen
(HLA)
molecules
responsible
for
presentation
antigens
T
effector
cells.
While
dendritic
cells
present
peptides
with
HLA
class
I
CD8+
induce
cytotoxic
lymphocyte
(CTLs),
they
II
follicular
helper
B
cell
differentiation
followed
memory
plasma
maturation.
Plasma
then
produce
antibodies.
Here,
we
review
published
data
linking
polymorphisms
antibody
responses.
there
is
evidence
that
heterogeneity
response
might
related
variation,
are
conflicting
findings
due
part
study
designs.
We
provide
insight
into
why
more
research
needed
this
area.
Elucidating
basis
variability
will
help
optimize
diagnostic
tools
lead
development
new
vaccines
therapeutics
against
other
infectious
diseases.
JCI Insight,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(15)
Published: June 20, 2023
Antibodies
capable
of
neutralising
SARS-CoV-2
are
well
studied,
but
Fc
receptor-dependent
antibody
activities
that
can
also
significantly
impact
the
course
infection
have
not
been
studied
in
such
depth.
As
most
vaccines
induce
only
anti-spike
antibodies,
here
we
investigated
spike-specific
antibody-dependent
cellular
cytotoxicity
(ADCC).
Vaccination
produced
antibodies
weakly
induced
ADCC,
however,
from
individuals
who
were
infected
prior
to
vaccination
('hybrid'
immunity)
elicited
strong
ADCC.
Quantitative
and
qualitative
aspects
humoral
immunity
contributed
this
capability,
with
skewing
IgG
production
towards
S2,
S1
hybrid
evoking
responses
against
both
domains.
targeting
spike
domains
support
NK
cell
activation,
three
regions
reactivity
outside
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD)
corresponding
potent
Consequently,
ADCC
by
ancestral
antigen
was
conserved
variants
containing
neutralisation
escape
mutations
RBD.
Induction
recognising
a
broad
range
epitopes
eliciting
durable
may
partially
explain
why
provides
superior
protection
disease
than
alone,
demonstrates
spike-only
subunit
would
benefit
strategies
combined
anti-S1
S2
responses.
Environmental Health Perspectives,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
131(4)
Published: April 1, 2023
BACKGROUND:
Ambient
air
pollution
has
been
associated
with
COVID-19
disease
severity
and
antibody
response
induced
by
infection.OBJECTIVES:
We
examined
the
association
between
long-term
exposure
to
vaccine-induced
response.METHODS:
This
study
was
nested
in
an
ongoing
population-based
cohort,
COVICAT,
GCAT-Genomes
for
Life
Catalonia,
Spain,
multiple
follow-ups.We
drew
blood
samples
2021
from
1,090
participants
of
2,404
who
provided
2020,
we
included
927
this
analysis.We
measured
immunoglobulin
M
(IgM),
IgG,
IgA
antibodies
against
five
viral-target
antigens,
including
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD),
spike-protein
(S),
segment
(S2)
triggered
vaccines
available
Spain.We
estimated
prepandemic
(2018-2019)
fine
particulate
matter
[PM
≤2:5
lm
aerodynamic
diameter
(PM
2:5
)],
nitrogen
dioxide
(NO
2
),
black
carbon
(BC),
ozone
(O
3
)
using
Effects
Low-Level
Air
Pollution:
A
Study
Europe
(ELAPSE)
models.We
adjusted
estimates
individual-and
area-level
covariates,
time
since
vaccination,
vaccine
doses
type
stratified
infection
status.We
used
generalized
additive
models
explore
relationship
according
days
vaccination.RESULTS:
Among
vaccinated
persons
not
infected
SARS-CoV-2
(n
=
632),
higher
levels
were
a
lower
IgM
(1
month
post
vaccination)
IgG.Percentage
change
geometric
mean
IgG
per
interquartile
range
PM
(1:7
lg=m
-8:1
(95%
CI:
-15:9,
0.4)
RBD,
-9:9
(-16:2,
-3:1)
S,
-8:4
(-13:5,
-3:0)
S2.We
observed
similar
pattern
NO
BC
inverse
O
.Differences
persisted
vaccination.We
did
observe
among
prior
295).DISCUSSION:
Exposure
response.The
implications
on
risk
breakthrough
infections
require
further
investigation.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Introduction
The
aim
of
the
study
was
to
assess
seroprevalence
SARS‐CoV‐2
in
Republika
Srpska,
Bosnia
and
Herzegovina,
after
five
waves
COVID‐19
1
year
introduction
vaccination
better
understand
true
extent
pandemic
population
Srpska
role
achieving
herd
immunity.
Methods
population‐based
conducted
from
December
2021
February
2022
a
group
4463
individuals
Srpska.
Total
anti–SARS‐CoV‐2
antibodies
were
determined
serum
specimens
using
Wantai
total
antibody
ELISA
assay.
Quantitative
analysis,
Kantaro
IgG
assays,
performed
subsamples
(1273
specimens)
asses
compare
levels
among
vaccinated,
recovered
participants
with
hybrid
To
adjust
for
age
gender
distribution
sample,
poststratification
method
is
applied.
Results
overall
cumulative
94.6%
(95%
CI
=
93.9–95.3).
Significantly
higher
rates
observed
vaccinated
97.8%
97.3–98.4)
comparing
unvaccinated
(89.5%,
95%
88.0–91.0).
Seroprevalence
increases
number
received
doses.
Among
various
professions,
highest
found
service
industry
(98.1%),
education
(98.0%)
healthcare
(96.9%).
We
that
2.2%
3.6%
positivity
during
had
no
detectable
antibodies.
Both
(98.6%)
titres
(1094.4
AU/mL)
significantly
people
Conclusion
Our
findings
reveal
2.3‐fold
increase
due
infection
vaccination,
first
earlier.
This
provides
understanding
transmission
highlights
important
Periodically
studies
are
temporal
trends
surveillance
system
performance
public
compliance
policies.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 378 - 378
Published: March 6, 2025
It
is
essential
to
comprehend
the
humoral
immune
response
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2)
and
its
vaccines
maximize
effectiveness
of
anti-SARSCoV-2
community
immunization
efforts.
The
aim
this
cross-sectional
study
was
determine
seroprevalence
anti-SARS-CoV-2
IgM/IgG
among
newcomer
students
at
Kafr
Elsheikh
University
in
Egypt,
whether
they
had
been
vaccinated
or
not.
Blood
samples
from
400
healthy
(200
non-vaccinated
200
vaccinated)
were
evaluated
for
presence
using
colloidal
gold
immunochromatography
lateral
flow
immunoassay
cards,
then
results
confirmed
by
specific
ELISA
tests.
prevalence
antibodies
participants
(n
=
400)
56.3%
IgG
13.3%
IgM.
Regarding
participants,
55.0%
females,
mean
age
18.2
years,
BMI
25.35.
58.5%
18.1
25.3.
There
statistically
non-significant
correlations
(p
˃
0.05)
between
gender,
BMI,
each
IgM-
IgG-positivity
both
groups.
In
total,
41.5%
48.5%
IgM-positive
IgG-positive
non-vaccinated,
respectively.
Furthermore,
51.5%
vaccinated,
No
significant
association
immunoglobulins
positivity
immunological
nonsmokers,
people
who
exercise
regularly,
those
take
vitamin
supplements,
eat
a
balanced
diet,
use
certain
herbs
noteworthy.
Among
subjects,
96.6%,
25.0%,
31.9%,
45.7%,
7.8%
group,
versus
97.2%,
60.6%,
64.2%,
52.3%,
6.4%
exercisers,
taking
eating
herbs,
93.5%,
32.3%,
35.5%,
48.4%,
6.5%
100.0%,
63.6%,
81.8%,
45.5%,
4.5%
physical
supplement
users,
eaters,
herbalists,
Persons
are
free
comorbidities,
young,
non-obese,
non-smokers,
engage
exercise,
vitamins,
immunostimulant
herbal
all
have
strong
response,
even
if
not
vaccinated.
During
pandemics,
vaccination
group
should
be
priority
preserve
vaccine
doses
high-risk
vulnerable
people.
Even
there
lockdown
during
an
anticipated
future
epidemic
pandemic,
we
prioritize
lifestyle
choices,
along
with
increasing
activity.
BMC Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 14, 2025
Long-COVID
has
mostly
been
investigated
in
clinical
settings.
We
aimed
to
assess
the
risk,
subtypes,
persistence,
and
determinants
of
long-COVID
a
prospective
population-based
study
adults
with
history
SARS-CoV-2
infection
Catalonia.
examined
2764
infected
individuals
from
cohort
(COVICAT)
established
before
pandemic
followed
up
three
times
across
(2020,
2021,
2023).
assessed
immunoglobulin
(Ig)G
levels
against
SARS-CoV-2,
clinical,
vaccination,
sociodemographic,
lifestyle
factors.
risk
subtypes
were
defined
based
on
participant-reported
symptoms
electronic
health
records.
identified
total
647
cases
compared
them
2117
without
condition.
Between
2021
2023,
23%
subjects
developed
symptoms.
In
56%
persisted
for
2
years.
presented
clinically
mild
neuromuscular,
respiratory,
severe
multi-organ.
The
latter
was
associated
persistent
long-COVID.
Risk
higher
among
females,
participants
under
50
years,
low
socioeconomic
status,
COVID-19
infection,
elevated
pre-vaccination
IgG
levels,
obesity,
prior
chronic
disease,
particularly
asthma/chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
mental
conditions.
A
lower
pre-infection
after
omicron
became
dominant
variant,
physical
activity
sleeping
6–8
h.
Vaccination
during
3
months
post-infection
also
protective
years
half
cases,
influenced
by
multiple
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 191 - 191
Published: Jan. 12, 2023
The
recent
emergence
of
a
number
new
SARS-CoV-2
variants
resulting
from
recombination
between
two
distinct
parental
lineages
or
sub-lineages
within
the
same
lineage
has
sparked
debate
regarding
potential
enhanced
viral
infectivity
and
immune
escape.
Among
these,
XBB,
recombinant
BA.2.10
BA.2.75,
caused
major
concern
in
some
countries
due
to
its
rapid
increase
prevalence.
In
this
study,
we
tested
XBB
escape
capacity
mRNA-vaccine-induced
(BNT162b2)
neutralising
antibodies
compared
B.1
ancestral
another
co-circulating
variant
(B.1.1.529
BA.5)
by
analysing
sera
collected
30
days
after
second
dose
92
healthcare
workers.
Our
data
highlighted
an
statistically
significant
ability
recombinant.
Although
these
are
preliminary
results,
study
highlights
importance
monitoring
forthcoming
reformulation
existing
vaccines.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(8), P. 7292 - 7292
Published: April 14, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
caused
by
the
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
impacted
healthcare,
workforce,
and
worldwide
socioeconomics.
Multi-dose
mono-
or
bivalent
mRNA
vaccine
regimens
have
shown
high
efficacy
in
protection
against
SARS-CoV-2
its
emerging
variants
with
varying
degrees
of
efficacy.
Amino
acid
changes,
primarily
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD),
result
selection
for
viral
infectivity,
disease
severity,
immune
evasion.
Therefore,
many
studies
centered
around
neutralizing
antibodies
that
target
RBD
their
generation
achieved
through
infection
vaccination.
Here,
we
conducted
a
unique
longitudinal
study,
analyzing
effects
three-dose
regimen
exclusively
using
monovalent
BNT162b2
(Pfizer/BioNTech)
vaccine,
systematically
administered
to
nine
previously
uninfected
(naïve)
individuals.
We
compare
changes
humoral
antibody
responses
across
entire
spike
glycoprotein
(S)
high-throughput
phage
display
technique
(VirScan).
Our
data
demonstrate
two
doses
vaccination
alone
can
achieve
broadest
highest
magnitudes
anti-S
response.
Moreover,
present
evidence
novel
highly
boosted
non-RBD
epitopes
strongly
correlate
neutralization
recapitulate
independent
findings.
These
vaccine-boosted
could
facilitate
multi-valent
development
drug
discovery.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Feb. 13, 2023
Introduction
While
antibodies
raised
by
SARS-CoV-2
mRNA
vaccines
have
had
compromised
efficacy
to
prevent
breakthrough
infections
due
both
limited
durability
and
spike
sequence
variation,
the
remained
highly
protective
against
severe
illness.
This
protection
is
mediated
through
cellular
immunity,
particularly
CD8+
T
cells,
lasts
at
least
a
few
months.
Although
several
studies
documented
rapidly
waning
levels
of
vaccine-elicited
antibodies,
kinetics
cell
responses
not
been
well
defined.
Methods
Interferon
(IFN)-γ
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
spot
(ELISpot)
assay
intracellular
cytokine
staining
(ICS)
were
utilized
assess
immune
(in
isolated
cells
or
whole
peripheral
blood
mononuclear
PBMCs)
pooled
peptides
spanning
spike.
ELISA
was
performed
quantitate
serum
receptor
binding
domain
(RBD).
Results
In
two
persons
receiving
primary
vaccination,
tightly
serially
evaluated
frequencies
anti-spike
using
ELISpot
assays
revealed
strikingly
short-lived
responses,
peaking
after
about
10
days
becoming
undetectable
20
each
dose.
pattern
also
observed
in
cross-sectional
analyses
first
second
doses
during
vaccination
with
vaccines.
contrast,
analysis
COVID-19-recovered
same
showed
persisting
most
45
symptom
onset.
Cross-sectional
IFN-γ
ICS
PBMCs
from
13
235
demonstrated
soon
extended
observation
include
CD4+
cells.
However,
culturing
mRNA-1273
vaccine
vitro
that
readily
detectable
out
vaccination.
Discussion
Overall,
we
find
detection
spike-targeted
typical
remarkably
transient,
which
may
be
function
platform
an
intrinsic
property
protein
as
target.
robust
memory,
capacity
for
rapid
expansion
responding
spike,
maintained
months
consistent
clinical
illness
lasting
The
level
such
memory
responsiveness
required
remains