Self-Amplifying RNA: A Second Revolution of mRNA Vaccines against COVID-19
Noelia Silva-Pilipich,
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Uxue Beloki,
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Laura Salaberry
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et al.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 318 - 318
Published: March 17, 2024
SARS-CoV-2
virus,
the
causative
agent
of
COVID-19,
has
produced
largest
pandemic
in
21st
century,
becoming
a
very
serious
health
problem
worldwide.
To
prevent
COVID-19
disease
and
infection,
large
number
vaccines
have
been
developed
approved
record
time,
including
new
based
on
mRNA
encapsulated
lipid
nanoparticles.
While
mRNA-based
proven
to
be
safe
effective,
they
are
more
expensive
produce
compared
conventional
vaccines.
A
special
type
vaccine
is
self-amplifying
RNA
(saRNA)
derived
from
genome
viruses,
mainly
alphaviruses.
These
saRNAs
encode
viral
replicase
addition
antigen,
usually
spike
protein.
The
can
amplify
saRNA
transfected
cells,
potentially
reducing
amount
needed
for
vaccination
promoting
interferon
I
responses
that
enhance
adaptive
immunity.
Preclinical
studies
with
saRNA-based
diverse
animal
models
demonstrated
induction
robust
protective
immune
responses,
similar
but
at
lower
doses.
Initial
clinical
trials
confirmed
safety
immunogenicity
individuals
had
previously
received
authorized
findings
led
recent
approval
two
these
by
national
drug
agencies
India
Japan,
underscoring
promising
potential
this
technology.
Language: Английский
Escalating SARS-CoV-2 specific humoral immune response in rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy controls
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 7, 2024
Background
Immunocompromised
patients
are
at
particular
risk
of
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Corona
Virus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
and
previous
findings
suggest
that
the
or
vaccination
induced
immune
response
decreases
over
time.
Our
main
goal
was
to
investigate
SARS-CoV-2-specific
in
rheumatoid
arthritis
healthy
controls
prolonged
Methods
The
humoral
measured
by
Elecsys
Anti-SARS-CoV-2
Spike
(S)
immunoassay,
antibodies
against
SARS-CoV-2
nucleocapsid
protein
(NCP)
were
also
evaluated
Euroimmun
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
(ELISA)
test.
T-cell
detected
an
IFN-
γ
release
assay.
Results
We
prospectively
enrolled
84
diagnosed
with
(RA)
43
our
longitudinal
study.
demonstrate
RA
had
significantly
lower
anti-S
antibody
reduced
compared
(p<0.01
for
controls,
p<0.001
patients).
Furthermore,
results
present
evidence
a
notable
increase
during
follow-up
period
both
study
groups
(p<0.05
volunteers,
p<0.0001
patients,
rank-sum
test).
Participants
who
vaccinated
Coronavirus
disease-19
(COVID-19)
interim
2.72
(CI
95%:
1.25–5.95,
p<0.05)
times
higher
levels
those
not
this
period.
Additionally,
individuals
confirmed
exhibited
2.1
1.31–3.37,
p<0.01)
infected
It
is
worth
noting
treated
targeted
therapy
52%
0.25–0.94,
matched
did
receive
therapy.
Concerning
response,
revealed
its
level
changed
substantially
groups.
Conclusion
data
actually
higher,
remained
same
time
This
heightened
nearly
permanent
coexistence
different
variants
within
population,
might
be
contributing
decline
severe
COVID-19
cases.
Language: Английский
Comparative effectiveness of bivalent BA.4.5 or BA.1 mRNA booster vaccines among immunocompromised individuals across three Nordic countries: a nationwide cohort study
Journal of Infection,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(4), P. 106261 - 106261
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
To
estimate
the
effectiveness
and
waning
of
bivalent
BA.4-5
or
BA.1
mRNA
booster
vaccine
against
Covid-19-related
hospitalization
death
in
immunocompromised
individuals.
Language: Английский
Comparative effectiveness of bivalent BA.4.5 or BA.1 mRNA booster vaccines among immunocompromised individuals across three Nordic countries: a nationwide cohort study
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 3, 2024
Abstract
Objectives
To
estimate
the
effectiveness
and
waning
immunity
of
bivalent
BA.4-5
or
BA.1
mRNA
booster
vaccine
against
Covid-19-related
hospital
admission
death
in
immunocompromised
individuals.
Design
Nationwide
cohort
analyses
using
a
matched
design.
Setting
Denmark,
Finland,
Sweden,
from
1
September
2022
to
31
October
2023.
Participants
All
individuals
aged
18
years
above
with
medical
history
at
least
one
condition,
residency
Finland
no
hospitalization,
receipt
three
Covid-19
doses
as
study
start,
2022.
Individuals
boosted
were
1:1
unboosted
Main
outcome
measures
Country-combined
(VE)
estimates
hospitalization
Covid-19-
related
day
270
follow-up.
Potential
was
assessed
45-day
intervals.
Results
A
total
352,762
191,070
administered
At
270,
comparative
VE
34.2%
(95%
CI,
7.1%
61.3%)
for
(696
vs
1,128
events,
risk
difference
[RD]
per
100,000,
-223.7,
95%
-411.5
-36.0)
42.6%
31.3%
53.9%)
(395
740
RD
-385.0,
-673.4
-96.6)
compared
unboosted.
The
53.9%
38.6%
69.3%)
(203
457
-138.7,
-195.5
-81.9)
57.9%
48.5%
67.4%)
(112
302
-220.6,
-275.9
-165.4).
highest
first
45
days
since
eight
after
vaccination
(52.8%
72.8%
death,
62.2%
84.2%
vaccine)
waned
gradually
during
Conclusions
In
individuals,
lowered
over
follow-up
period
9
months.
months
subsequent
gradual
waning.
Summary
box
What
is
already
known
on
this
topic
Bivalent
increases
protection
severe
outcomes
general
population.
Lower
original
monovalent
vaccines
among
has
been
observed
relative
within
adds
increased
follow-up,
had
prevented
223.7
hospitalizations
138.7
deaths
100,000
For
booster,
corresponding
numbers
385.0
220.6,
respectively.
Language: Английский
Durability of Adaptive Immunity in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Patients Across Different Respiratory Viruses: RSV, Influenza, and SARS-CoV-2
Achilleas Livieratos,
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Lars Erik Schiro,
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Charalambos Gogos
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et al.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 1444 - 1444
Published: Dec. 22, 2024
Background/Objectives.
Research
on
respiratory
virus
immunity
duration
post-vaccination
reveals
variable
outcomes.
This
study
performed
a
literature
review
to
assess
the
efficacy
and
longevity
of
immune
protection
against
SARS-CoV-2,
influenza,
syncytial
(RSV),
with
focus
immunocompromised
populations.
Specific
objectives
included
examining
humoral
cellular
responses
exploring
impact
booster
doses
hybrid
extending
protection.
Methods.
A
was
conducted
focusing
studies
published
from
January
2014
November
2024.
The
search
targeted
adaptive
post-vaccination,
natural
immunity,
for
RSV.
Selection
criteria
emphasized
human
populations,
outcomes,
individuals.
PICO
framework
guided
analysis,
culminating
in
detailed
30
studies.
Results.
SARS-CoV-2
vaccines
exhibited
robust
initial
antibody
responses,
which
waned
significantly
within
six
months,
necessitating
frequent
boosters.
Influenza
RSV
similarly
showed
declines
though
some
influenza
demonstrated
moderate
durability.
Hybrid
arising
combined
infection
vaccination,
provided
more
resilient
lasting
than
vaccination
alone,
especially
emerging
variants.
Immunocompromised
individuals
consistently
reduced
durability
across
all
studied
viruses.
Challenges
include
rapid
viral
mutations,
limiting
broad
current
vaccines.
Conclusions.
Immune
varies
types
patient
Frequent
boosters
are
critical
optimizing
protection,
particularly
vulnerable
groups.
findings
underscore
need
adaptable
strategies
advancements
vaccine
design
counter
rapidly
mutating
pathogens
effectively.
Language: Английский