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Vaccination with prefusion-stabilized respiratory syncytial virus fusion protein induces genetically and antigenically diverse antibody responses

Maryam Mukhamedova, Daniel Wrapp, Chen‐Hsiang Shen, Morgan S. A. Gilman, Tracy J. Ruckwardt, Chaim A. Schramm, Larissa Ault, Lauren A. Chang, Alexandrine Derrien-Colemyn, Sarah Lucas, Amy Ransier, Samuel Darko, Emily Phung, Lingshu Wang, Yi Zhang, Scott A. Rush, Bharat Madan, Guillaume B. E. Stewart-Jones, Pamela Costner, LaSonji A. Holman, Somia P. Hickman, Nina M. Berkowitz, Nicole A. Doria‐Rose, Kaitlyn M. Morabito, Brandon J. DeKosky, Martin R. Gaudinski, Grace Chen, Michelle C. Crank, John Misasi, Nancy J. Sullivan, Daniel C. Douek, Peter D. Kwong, Barney S. Graham, Jason S. McLellan, John R. Mascola

Immunity · 2021

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Summary

This study reports on a clinical investigation of a prefusion-stabilised respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) fusion protein vaccine, examining the breadth and diversity of antibody responses elicited in vaccinated individuals. As suggested by the title and journal scope, the work characterises both the genetic and antigenic properties of vaccine-induced antibodies, with potential implications for RSV vaccine development. The findings contribute to understanding how protein-engineering approaches in vaccine design influence immune response heterogeneity.

UK applicability

The findings are relevant to UK vaccine development and immunisation policy, particularly for RSV vaccine licensing and deployment decisions by the MHRA and NHS. However, the work is mechanistic rather than epidemiological, and UK applicability depends on subsequent efficacy and real-world effectiveness studies in UK populations.

Key measures

Antibody response characteristics including genetic diversity, antigenic properties, and vaccine-induced B cell receptor repertoires

Outcomes reported

The study evaluated antibody responses induced by a prefusion-stabilised RSV fusion protein vaccine candidate in human participants. Researchers characterised the genetic and antigenic diversity of antibodies generated following vaccination.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Human clinical trial
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
United States
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.1016/j.immuni.2021.03.004
Catalogue ID
BFmokjnwrf-ia26pi

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