期刊
VACCINES
卷 9, 期 6, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9060651
关键词
emerging infectious disease; zoonosis; modular vaccine; epitope; lumazine synthase; Schmallenberg virus; SpyCatcher/SpyTag; C1 production host
资金
- Zoonoses Anticipation and Preparedness Initiative (ZAPI project) [115760]
- IMI
- European Commission
This study developed a novel self-assembling multimeric protein scaffold particle (MPSP) vaccine platform, with designed vaccines showing effective protection against virus infection in both mice and cattle, and demonstrating relatively high immunogenicity. The MPSP rapidly induced high levels of immunity, showing great potential in combating viral infections.
Emerging infectious diseases represent an increasing threat to human and animal health. Therefore, safe and effective vaccines that could be available within a short time frame after an outbreak are required for adequate prevention and control. Here, we developed a robust and versatile self-assembling multimeric protein scaffold particle (MPSP) vaccine platform using lumazine synthase (LS) from Aquifex aeolicus. This scaffold allowed the presentation of peptide epitopes by genetic fusion as well as the presentation of large antigens by bacterial superglue-based conjugation to the pre-assembled particle. Using the orthobunyavirus model Schmallenberg virus (SBV) we designed MPSPs presenting major immunogens of SBV and assessed their efficacy in a mouse model as well as in cattle, a target species of SBV. All prototype vaccines conferred protection from viral challenge infection and the multivalent presentation of the selected antigens on the MPSP markedly improved their immunogenicity compared to the monomeric subunits. Even a single shot vaccination protected about 80% of mice from an otherwise lethal dose of SBV. Most importantly, the MPSPs induced a virtually sterile immunity in cattle. Altogether, LS represents a promising platform for modular and rapid vaccine design.
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