Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2023
Abstract
Background:
This
study
investigated
the
feasibility
and
clinical
value
of
using
a
novel,
automated
high-throughput
SARS-CoV-2
Interferon
Gamma
Release
Assay
(IGRA),
combined
with
total
anti-SARS-CoV-2
antibodies
assessment,
for
evaluating
immune
response
after
bivalent
BNT162b2
vaccination.
Methods:
A
cohort
healthcare
workers,
who
already
underwent
primary
vaccination
boosting
monovalent
vaccine,
received
booster
dose
new
formulation.
Blood
samples
were
taken
immediately
before
(T0)
1
month
afterwards
(T1).
Humoral
cellular
immunity
assayed
Roche
Elecsys
Anti-SARS-CoV-2
IGRA
SARS-CoV-2,
respectively.
Results:
The
population
consisted
51
subjects
(median
age:
43
years;
51%
females).
Total
values
increased
at
T1
from
9050
to
25000
BAU/mL
(p<0.001),
0.44
0.78
IU/mL
(p=0.385),
accounting
median
increase
2.0
1.6
folds,
Increased
recorded
in
100%
68.6%
subjects,
In
those
baseline
below
median,
post-vaccine
levels
displayed
larger
increases
3.3
5.1
folds
variation
was
inversely
associated
their
T0
(r=
-0.97;
p<0.001),
whilst
that
its
-0.58;
p<0.001).
No
other
associations
found
demographical
or
variables,
including
side
effects.
Conclusion:
vaccine
enhance
humoral
against
especially
recipients
lower
biological
protection.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 20, 2024
Abstract
COVID-19
vaccines
have
been
effective
in
preventing
severe
illness,
hospitalization
and
death,
however,
the
effectiveness
diminishes
with
time.
Here,
we
evaluated
longevity
of
antibodies
generated
by
COIVD-19
risk
(re)infection
Bangladeshi
population.
Adults
receiving
two
doses
AstraZeneca,
Pfizer,
Moderna
or
Sinopharm
were
enrolled
at
2–4
weeks
after
second
dosing
followed-up
4-monthly
interval
for
1
year.
Data
on
COVID-like
symptoms,
confirmed
infection,
co-morbidities,
receipt
booster
dose
collected;
blood
was
collected
measuring
spike
(S)-
nucleocapsid
(N)-specific
antibodies.
S-specific
antibody
titers
reduced
~
50%
1st
follow-up
visit
continued
to
decline
unless
re-stimulated
vaccine
(re)infection.
Individuals
infected
between
visits
showed
significantly
lower
S-antibody
preceding
compared
uninfected
individuals.
Pre-enrolment
infection
primary
vaccination
exhibited
60%
protection
against
reinfection
5
9
months,
respectively.
mRNA
provided
highest
odds
from
up
months
(Odds
Ratio
(OR)
=
0.08),
persisted
AstraZeneca
recipients
(OR
0.06).
In
conclusion,
vaccine-mediated
is
partially
linked
elevated
levels
longest
protection.
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2023
Messenger
RNA
(mRNA)-based
vaccine
platforms
used
for
the
development
of
mRNA-1273
and
BNT162b2
have
provided
a
robust
adaptable
approach
to
offer
protection
against
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2).
However,
as
variants
concern
(VoCs),
such
omicron
associated
sub-variants,
emerge,
boosting
strategies
must
also
adapt
keep
pace
with
changing
landscape.
Heterologous
vaccination
regimens
involving
administration
booster
vaccines
different
than
primary
series
practical,
effective,
safe
continue
reduce
global
burden
disease
2019
(COVID-19).
To
understand
immunogenicity,
effectiveness,
safety
heterologous
mRNA-based
strategies,
relevant
clinical
real-world
observational
studies
were
identified
summarized.
Overall,
that
are
currently
available
those
in
will
play
an
important
role
protecting
individuals
from
COVID-19
caused
by
emerging
VoCs.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(26), P. 16878 - 16894
Published: June 20, 2024
Aluminum
salts
still
remain
as
the
most
popular
adjuvants
in
marketed
human
prophylactic
vaccines
due
to
their
capability
trigger
humoral
immune
responses
with
a
good
safety
record.
However,
insufficient
induction
of
cellular
limits
further
applications.
In
this
study,
we
prepare
library
silicon
(Si)-
or
calcium
(Ca)-doped
aluminum
oxyhydroxide
(AlOOH)
nanoadjuvants.
They
exhibit
well-controlled
physicochemical
properties,
and
dopants
are
homogeneously
distributed
By
using
Hepatitis
B
surface
antigen
(HBsAg)
model
antigen,
doped
AlOOH
nanoadjuvants
mediate
higher
uptake
promote
lysosome
escape
HBsAg
through
lysosomal
rupture
induced
by
dissolution
dopant
lysosomes
bone
marrow-derived
dendritic
cells
(BMDCs).
Additionally,
accumulation
cell
activation
draining
lymph
nodes.
varicella-zoster
virus
glycoprotein
E
(gE)
vaccination
models,
induce
high
IgG
titer,
activations
CD4+
CD8+
T
cells,
cytotoxic
lymphocytes,
generations
effector
memory
cells.
Doping
salt-based
biological
profiles
immunostimulating
is
potential
strategy
robust
immunity.
It
potentiates
applications
engineered
development
coordinated
responses.
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
61(7), P. 1343 - 1348
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
Abstract
Objectives
This
study
investigated
the
feasibility
and
clinical
value
of
using
a
novel,
automated
high-throughput
SARS-CoV-2
Interferon
Gamma
Release
Assay
(IGRA),
combined
with
total
anti-SARS-CoV-2
antibodies
assessment,
for
evaluating
immune
response
after
bivalent
BNT162b2
vaccination.
Methods
A
cohort
healthcare
workers,
who
already
underwent
primary
vaccination
boosting
monovalent
vaccine,
received
booster
dose
new
formulation.
Blood
samples
were
taken
immediately
before
(T0)
1
month
afterwards
(T1).
Humoral
cellular
immunity
assayed
Roche
Elecsys
Anti-SARS-CoV-2
IGRA
SARS-CoV-2,
respectively.
Results
The
population
consisted
51
subjects
(median
age:
43
years;
51%
females).
Total
values
increased
at
T1
from
9,050
to
25,000
BAU/mL
(p<0.001),
0.44
0.78
IU/mL
(p=0.385),
accounting
median
increase
2.0
1.6
folds,
Increased
recorded
in
100%
68.6%
subjects,
In
those
baseline
below
median,
post-vaccine
levels
displayed
larger
increases
3.3
5.1
folds
variation
was
inversely
associated
their
T0
(r=−0.97;
p<0.001),
whilst
that
its
(r=−0.58;
p<0.001).
No
other
signifcant
associations
found
demographical
or
variables,
including
side
effects.
Conclusions
vaccine
enhances
humoral
against
especially
recipients
lower
biological
protection.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: July 26, 2023
Evidence
has
demonstrated
inferior
humoral
immune
responses
after
SARS-CoV-2
vaccination
in
kidney
transplant
recipients
compared
to
the
general
population.
However,
data
on
cellular
this
population
have
not
been
established.
We
searched
MEDLINE,
Scopus,
and
Cochrane
databases
included
studies
reporting
response
rates
receiving
vaccines.
Studies
that
reported
factors
associated
with
responders
or
non-responders
were
also
(PROSPERO:
CRD42022375544).
From
a
total
of
1,494
articles
searched,
53
meta-analysis.
In
all,
21
assessed
by
interferon-γ
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
spot
(IFN-γ
ELISPOT),
22
used
release
assay
(IGRA),
10
flow
cytometric
analysis.
The
pooled
rate
two
doses
(standard
regimen)
three
was
47.5%
(95%CI
38.4-56.7%)
69.1%
56.3-80.6%)
from
IFN-γ
ELISPOT,
25.8%
19.7-32.4%)
14.7%
8.5-22.2%)
IGRA,
73.7%
55.2-88.8%)
86.5%
75.3-94.9%)
cytometry,
respectively.
Recipients
seroconversion
higher
chance
having
(OR
2.58;
95%CI
1.89-3.54).
Cellular
lower
than
dialysis
patients
0.24;
0.16-0.34)
0.10;
0.07-0.14).
Age
immunosuppressants
containing
tacrolimus
corticosteroid
response.
Age,
tacrolimus,
poor
should
be
prioritized
studies.
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/,
identifier
CRD42022375544.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Background
Data
on
cellular
response
and
the
decay
of
antibodies
T
cells
in
time
are
scarce
lung
transplant
recipients
(LTRs).
Additionally,
development
durability
humoral
immune
responses
have
not
been
investigated
patients
waitlist
for
transplantation
(WLs).
Here,
we
report
our
6-month
follow-up
LTRs
WLs,
compared
with
controls.
Methods
Humoral
to
two
doses
mRNA-1273
vaccination
were
assessed
by
determining
spike
(S)-specific
IgG
neutralizing
antibodies.
Cellular
interferon
gamma
(IFN-γ)
release
assay
(IGRA)
IFN-γ
ELISpot
at
28
days
6
months
after
second
vaccination.
Results
In
LTRs,
level
T-cell
was
significantly
lower
Also,
WLs
had
antibody
titers
Six
vaccination,
all
groups
showed
a
decrease
responses.
rate
decline
higher
than
Conclusion
Our
results
show
that
if
they
develop,
rates
comparable
contrast,
inferior
rapid
both
WL
imply
may
be
protected
adequately
vaccinations
repeat
boostering
necessary
induce
protection
lasts
beyond
immediately
post-transplantation.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
The
COVID
pandemic
exposed
the
critical
role
T
cells
play
in
initial
immunity,
establishment
and
maintenance
of
long
term
protection,
durable
responsiveness
against
novel
viral
variants.
A
growing
body
evidence
indicates
that
adding
measures
cellular
immunity
will
fill
an
important
knowledge
gap
vaccine
clinical
trials,
likely
leading
to
improvements
effectiveness
next
generation
vaccines
current
emerging
In
depth
immune
monitoring
Phase
II
particularly
for
high
risk
populations
such
as
elderly
or
compromised,
should
result
better
understanding
dynamics
requirements
establishing
effective
protection.
Such
analyses
can
correlates
then
be
deployed
III
studies
using
appropriate,
scalable
technologies.
Measures
are
less
established
than
antibodies
some
misconceptions
persist
about
usefulness,
cost,
complexity,
feasibility,
scalability.
We
outline
currently
available
assays,
review
their
readiness
use
logistical
requirements,
type
information
each
assay
generates.
objective
is
provide
a
reliable
source
could
leveraged
develop
rational
approach
comprehensive
during
development.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Nov. 23, 2022
COVID-19
pandemic
continues
to
challenge
the
transplant
community,
given
increased
morbidity
and
mortality
associated
with
disease
poor
response
prevention
measures
such
as
vaccination.
Transplant
recipients
have
a
diminished
both
mRNA
vector-based
vaccines
compared
dialysis
general
population.
The
currently
available
assays
measure
vaccination
includes
commercially
antibody
for
anti-Spike
Ab,
or
anti-
Receptor
Binding
Domain
Ab.
Positive
testing
on
does
not
always
correlate
neutralizing
antibodies
unless
levels
are
high.
Vaccinations
help
boosting
polyfunctional
CD4+
T
cell
response,
which
improve
subsequent
booster
doses.
Ongoing
efforts
vaccine
by
using
additional
doses
heterologous
combinations
underway.
There
is
improved
in
moderate
responders;
however,
ones
initial
doses,
continue
sequential
boosters.
Factors
include
diabetes,
older
age,
specific
immunosuppressants
belatacept,
high
dose
mycophenolate.
In
responders,
decrease
immunosuppression
can
increase
COVID
infection
has
been
an
risk
of
rejection.
Pre-
Post-exposure
monoclonal
provide
further
protection
against
infection,
especially
responders.
However,
efficacy
challenged
emergence
new
viral
strains.
A
recently
approved
bivalent
offers
better
Omicron
variant.