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IL-21 |
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Vaxjo ID |
251 |
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Vaccine Adjuvant Name |
IL-21 |
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Alternative Names |
Interleukin-21 |
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Adjuvant VO ID |
VO_0005738
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Description |
A pleiotropic cytokine critical for T follicular helper (Tfh) cell development, germinal center (GC) responses, B cell help, and antibody production. In this study, IL-21 was used as an immunotherapy to boost influenza vaccine responses in aged SIV+ macaques |
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Stage of Development |
Research |
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Host Species for Testing |
Macaque |
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Structure |
Recombinant IL-21 fused with an IgFc domain to enhance half-life and delivery. |
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Preparation |
Administered subcutaneously at 50 µg/kg on days −2, 0, and +7 relative to each influenza vaccination dose. |
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Dosage |
50 µg/kg subcutaneously Administered 3 times per vaccination cycle (days −2, 0, +7) |
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Function |
We conclude that IL-21 enhances flu vaccine-induced Ab responses in SIV+ aged RM acting as an adjuvant modulating LN germinal center activity. Strategies to supplement IL-21 in aging could be a valuable addition in the toolbox for improving vaccine responses in an aging HIV+ population. |
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Safety |
Well-tolerated in SIV-infected aged macaques |
| References |
Kvistad et al., 2021: Kvistad D, Pallikkuth S, Sirupangi T, Pahwa R, Kizhner A, Petrovas C, Villinger F, Pahwa S. IL-21 enhances influenza vaccine responses in aged macaques with suppressed SIV infection. JCI insight. 2021; 6(20); . [PubMed: 34491910].
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