| Literature DB >> 29281112 |
Michelle Meyer1, Eric Huang2, Olga Yuzhakov3, Palaniappan Ramanathan1, Giuseppe Ciaramella3, Alexander Bukreyev1,4,5,6.
Abstract
Most current Ebola virus (EBOV) vaccine candidates are based on viral vectors, some of which cause side effects or require complex manufacturing. Modified mRNA vaccines are easily produced, safe, and are highly immunogenic. We developed 2 mRNA vaccines based on the EBOV envelope glycoprotein, which differed by the nature of signal peptide for improved glycoprotein post-translational translocation. The mRNAs were formulated with lipid nanoparticles to facilitate delivery. Vaccination of guinea pigs induced EBOV-specific IgG and neutralizing antibody responses and 100% survival after EBOV infection. The efficacy of our mRNA vaccine combined with preclinical safety data supports testing in clinical studies.Entities:
Keywords: Ebola virus; RNA; antibody response; immunization; vaccine
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29281112 PMCID: PMC5853918 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jix592
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Infect Dis ISSN: 0022-1899 Impact factor: 5.226