Vaccines,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(4), С. 377 - 377
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024
Background:
COVID-19,
caused
by
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
has
now
become
endemic
and
is
currently
one
of
the
important
virus
infections
regularly
affecting
mankind.
The
assessment
immunity
against
SARS-CoV-2
its
variants
for
guiding
active
passive
immunization
SARS-CoV-2-specific
treatment
strategies.
Methods:
We
here
devised
a
novel
flow
cytometry-based
diagnostic
platform
cell-bound
antigens.
This
based
on
collection
HEK-293T
cell
lines
which,
as
exemplified
in
our
study,
stably
express
receptor-binding
domains
(RBDs)
S-proteins
eight
major
variants,
ranging
from
Wuhan-Hu-1
to
Omicron.
Results:
RBD-expressing
display
comparable
levels
RBD
surface
cells,
shown
with
anti-FLAG-tag
antibodies
directed
N-terminally
introduced
3x-FLAG
sequence
while
functionality
was
proven
ACE2
binding.
exemplify
usefulness
specificity
cell-based
test
direct
binding
IgG
IgA
SARS-CoV-2-exposed
and/or
vaccinated
individuals
which
assay
shows
wide
linear
performance
range
both
at
very
low
high
serum
antibody
concentrations.
In
another
application,
i.e.,
adsorption
studies,
proved
be
powerful
tool
measuring
ratios
individual
variant-specific
antibodies.
Conclusion:
have
established
toolbox
antigens,
may
considered
an
addition
armamentarium
tests,
allowing
flexible
quick
adaptation
new
concern.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
24(19), С. 14965 - 14965
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2023
SARS-CoV-2
infection
and/or
vaccination
elicit
a
broad
range
of
neutralizing
antibody
responses
against
the
different
variants
concern
(VOC).
We
established
new
variant-adapted
surrogate
virus
neutralization
test
(sVNT)
and
assessed
activity
ancestral
B.1
(WT)
VOC
Delta,
Omicron
BA.1,
BA.2,
BA.5.
Analytical
performances
were
compared
respective
to
reference
(VNT)
two
CE-IVD
labeled
kits
using
three
cohorts
collected
during
COVID-19
waves.
Correlation
analyses
showed
moderate
strong
correlation
for
sub-variants
(Spearman's
r
=
0.7081
0.7205
0.6042
BA.5),
WT
(r
0.8458)
Delta-sVNT
0.8158),
respectively.
Comparison
WT-sVNT
performance
with
kits,
"Icosagen
Neutralizing
Antibody
ELISA
kit"
"Genscript
cPass,
revealed
an
overall
good
ranging
from
0.8673
-0.8773
midway
profile
between
both
commercial
87.76%
sensitivity
90.48%
clinical
specificity.
The
BA.2-sVNT
was
similar
BA.2
Genscript
test.
Finally,
analysis
association
0.8583)
BA.5-sVNT
VNT
sVNT
double-vaccinated
cohort
(n
100)
Omicron-breakthrough
91).
In
conclusion,
allows
efficient
prediction
immune
protection
various
VOCs.
Microbiology Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1), С. 422 - 430
Опубликована: Март 21, 2024
Background:
The
detection
of
neutralizing
anti-SARS-CoV-2
antibodies
is
important
since
they
represent
the
subset
able
to
prevent
virus
invade
human
cells.
aim
this
study
evaluate
clinical
performances
an
in-house
pseudovirus
neutralization
test
(pVNT)
versus
a
commercial
surrogate
(sVNT).
Material
and
Methods:
A
total
114
RT-PCR
positives
samples
from
75
COVID-19
patients
were
analyzed
using
pVNT
sVNT
technique.
Fifty-six
pre-pandemic
also
assess
specificity
two
techniques.
An
analysis
repeatability
reproducibility
was
performed.
Results:
coefficient
variation
(CV)
10.27%
for
computed.
For
test,
CVs
ranged
16.12%
low
NAbs
titer
6.40%
high
titer.
Regarding
sensitivity,
90
positive
out
with
(78.94%),
97
(84.21%).
About
specificity,
all
56
negative
in
both
When
comparing
pVNT,
sensibility
66.67%
(95%CI:
47.81–85.53%)
98.88%
96.72–99.99%),
respectively.
Conclusions:
results
obtained
automated
technique
are
consistent
those
developed
in-house.
various
tests
demonstrate
good
robustness
fully
manual
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 28, 2024
Humoral
response
to
SARS-CoV-2
has
been
studied,
predominantly
the
classical
IgG
and
its
subclasses.
Although
IgE
antibodies
are
typically
specific
allergens
or
parasites,
a
few
reports
describe
their
production
in
other
viruses.
Here,
we
investigated
receptor
binding
domain
(RBD)
of
Brazilian
cohort
following
natural
infection
vaccination.
Samples
from
59
volunteers
were
assessed
after
(COVID-19),
primary
immunization
with
vectored
(ChAdOx1)
inactivated
(CoronaVac)
vaccines,
booster
mRNA
(BNT162b2)
vaccine.
Natural
COVID-19
induced
IgE,
but
vaccination
increased
levels.
Subjects
vaccinated
two
doses
ChAdOx1
exhibited
more
robust
than
those
immunized
CoronaVac;
however,
boosting
BNT162b2,
all
groups
presented
similar
showed
intermediate-to-high
avidity,
especially
We
also
found
IgG4
antibodies,
mainly
booster,
they
moderately
correlated
IgE.
ELISA
results
confirmed
by
control
assays,
using
depletion
protein
G
lack
reactivity
heterologous
antigen.
In
our
cohort,
no
clinical
data
could
be
associated
response.
advocate
for
further
research
on
role
viral
immunity,
extending
beyond
allergies
parasitic
infections.
BMC Infectious Diseases,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
Abstract
Background
Vaccine-induced
neutralizing
antibodies
(NAbs)
are
key
for
COVID-19
protective-immunity.
As
the
efficacy
of
SARS-CoV-2
vaccines
declines
over
time
and
variants
virus
continue
to
emerge,
need
booster
doses
vaccine
remains
on
agenda.
The
aim
this
study
was
assess
NAbs
dynamics
its
correlation
with
anti-RBD
IgG
levels
during
nine-month
follow-up
period
after
primary-CoronaVac
vaccination
vaccinations
evaluate
strategies.
Methods
This
prospective
longitudinal
observational
followed
226
healthcare
workers
who
received
primary
(two
CoronaVac)
(CoronaVac
or
BNT162b2)
immunization.
Serum
samples
were
collected
at
four
different
points,
two
booster.
Anti-RBD
antibody
assessed
SARS
CoV-2
IgG-II-QUANT
kit
(Abbott,
USA)
determined
ACE2-RBD-Neutralization-Assay
(Dia-Pro,
Italy)
using
a
surrogate
neutralization
method.
Factors
affecting
response
analyzed.
Statistical
analysis
performed
IBM-SPSS-22.0.
Results
One
month
second
dose
CoronaVac,
79.2%
participants
had
NAb,
but
decreased
49.7%
by
fourth
influenced
smoking,
BMI
chronic
diseases.
Boosters,
regardless
type,
significantly
raised
NAb
levels.
Heterologous
yielded
higher
responses.
Both
single
double-BNT162b2
boosters
resulted
in
similar
There
strong
between
following
CoronaVac
vaccination,
leading
identification
predictive
threshold
presence
NAb.
type
strength
threshold-value.
Conclusions
rapidly
vaccination.
Boosters
increased
while
heterologous
combination
induced
greater
response.
able
predict
response,
however
varied
since
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Май 6, 2025
Abstract
Antibodies
play
a
crucial
role
in
protection
against
SARS-CoV-2.
Understanding
the
correlation
between
binding
and
functional
antibodies
is
essential
to
determine
whether
antibody
levels
can
reliably
predict
neutralizing
activity.
We
assessed
responses
111
individuals
vaccinated
with
inactivated
vaccine
CoronaVac
COVID-19
patients
Thailand.
Plasma
of
ACE2-blocking
targeting
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD)
SARS-Co-V2
variants
were
measured
before
vaccination
at
14
28
days
after
second
dose
using
multiplex
surrogate
virus
neutralization
test.
Anti-spike
anti-nucleocapsid
quantified
by
electrochemiluminescence
immunoassay,
anti-RBD
IgG
ELISA.
After
vaccination,
blocking,
anti-spike,
increased
but
declined
rapidly
within
month,
whereas
persisted.
Blocking
anti-spike
correlated
day
post-vaccination
not
28.
In
patients,
correlations
moderate
14,
stronger
Correlations
weaker
for
Omicron
subvariants
than
ancestral
strain
non-Omicron
variants.
The
weak
blocking
suggests
might
These
findings
highlight
temporal
nature
CoronaVac-induced
immunity
need
booster
doses
variant-adapted
vaccine.
Viruses,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(5), С. 716 - 716
Опубликована: Май 16, 2025
The
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
caused
the
disease
19
(COVID-19)
pandemic,
significantly
impacting
global
health,
economies,
and
social
stability.
In
February
2020,
first
cases
of
SARS-CoV-2
infections
in
animals
were
documented,
highlighting
potential
risks
posed
by
regular
human-animal
interactions
facilitating
viral
transmission.
consequence,
it
is
essential
to
validate
surveillance
methods
for
animals.
present
study,
101
sera
from
different
animal
species
(36
cats,
41
dogs,
4
ferrets,
10
wild
boar,
6
domestic
goats,
lions)
tested
using
three
ELISA
kits
evaluate
humoral
responses
against
SARS-CoV-2.
results
compared
correlated
with
a
pseudovirus
neutralization
test
(pVNT),
considered
as
reference
assay.
ELISA-1,
targeting
receptor
binding
domain
(RBD)
neutralizing
antibodies
(nAbs)
SARS-CoV-2,
exhibited
highest
diagnostic
performance,
proved
be
reliable
tool
initial
screenings
high-throughput
studies.
contrast,
ELISA-2
(also
RBD
nAbs)
ELISA-3
(targeting
nucleoprotein
antibodies)
demonstrated
lower
sensitivity
detecting
seropositive
Vaccines,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(6), С. 595 - 595
Опубликована: Май 30, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Patients
suffering
from
inflammatory
bowel
diseases
(IBDs)
undergoing
treatment
with
anti-TNF
antibodies
mount
a
diminished
humoral
immune
response
to
vaccination
against
SARS-CoV-2
compared
healthy
controls.
The
characterization
of
variant-specific
responses
is
particularly
warranted
among
immunosuppressed
patients,
where
reduced
may
necessitate
further
medical
interventions.
Methods:
This
pilot
study
investigated
the
vaccinated
IBD
patients
on
medication
and
comparable
group
individuals
viral
variants
Alpha,
Beta,
Gamma,
Delta,
Omicron
BA.1
BA.5.
While
total
IgG
targeting
receptor
binding
site
spike
protein
were
quantified
using
chemiluminescence
microparticle
immunoassay
(CMIA),
their
potential
neutralizing
capacity
was
determined
commercial
in-house
surrogate
virus
neutralization
tests
(sVNTs)
VSV-pseudotyped
test
(pVNT)
as
gold
standard.
Results:
Employing
assays
recapitulated
escape
functions
variants.
Conspicuously,
antibody
reactivity
Alpha
BA.5
strikingly
poor
in
patient
sera
post-initial
individuals.
A
comparison
diagnostic
performance
pVNT
revealed
that
identification
inadequate
by
CMIA
sVNT
require
adjustments
cut-off
values
end-point
titration
sera.
Following
adaptation
values,
exhibited
all
tested
assay
panel
used
substantiated
impact
therapy
strength,
function,
breadth
several
measured
following
second
observed
first
vaccination.
Conclusion:
Variant-specific
sVNTs
pVNTs
have
serve
valuable
tools
for
evaluating
efficacy
adapted
vaccines
inform
clinical
interventions
care
patients.
Anti-TNF-treated
levels
below
optimized
threshold
should
be
considered
early
booster
and/or
close
immunological
monitoring.
BACKGROUND.
COVID-19
convalescent
plasma
(CCP)
virus-specific
antibody
levels
that
translate
into
recipient
posttransfusion
sufficient
to
prevent
disease
progression
are
not
defined.
Veterinary Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
55(1)
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024
Abstract
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
considered
a
zoonotic
agent
of
wildlife
origin,
can
infect
various
animal
species,
including
in
free-range
and
captive
environments.
Detecting
susceptible
species
potential
reservoirs
is
crucial
for
preventing
the
transmission,
spread,
genetic
evolution,
further
emergence
viral
variants
that
are
major
threats
to
global
health.
This
study
aimed
detect
exposure
or
infection
by
SARS-CoV-2
420
animals
from
40
different
terrestrial
aquatic
mammals,
regions
Spain
during
2020–2023
disease
19
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
In
total,
8/137
were
positive
antibodies
against
receptor
binding
domain
and/or
nucleoprotein
according
independent
ELISAs.
However,
only
one
ELISA-positive
sample
bottlenose
dolphin
(
Tursiops
truncatus
)
tested
neutralizing
with
low
titre
(SNT
50
38.15)
virus
neutralization
test.
Cetaceans
expected
have
high
risk
early
predictive
studies
due
similarity
their
angiotensin
converting
enzyme
cell
humans.
Moreover,
283
analysed
RNA
using
RT-qPCR,
none
positive.
Our
results
reinforce
importance
considering
cetaceans
at
support
taking
preventive
biosecurity
measures
when
interacting
them,
especially
presence
individuals
suspected
confirmed
COVID-19.
Although
most
this
negative
exposure,
ongoing
surveillance
potentially
important
prevent
future
spillover
events
novel
reservoirs.