ADP-ribosylating adjuvant |
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Vaxjo ID |
276 |
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Vaccine Adjuvant Name |
ADP-ribosylating adjuvant |
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Adjuvant VO ID |
VO_0005520
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Description |
A genetically engineered fusion protein comprising the ADP-ribosylating CTA1 enzyme from cholera toxin fused to a CD103-targeting scFv antibody and vaccine antigens (e.g., M2e or OVA epitopes) |
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Stage of Development |
Research |
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Host Species for Testing |
Mouse |
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Components |
We genetically engineered a vaccine adjuvant platform that targeted the cholera toxin A1 (CTA1) ADP-ribosylating enzyme to CD103+ cDC1 and cDC2 cells using a single-chain antibody (scFv) to CD103. |
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Structure |
Fusion protein containing CTA1 enzyme + CD103-targeting scFv + inserted antigen peptide (e.g., SIINFEKL or M2e) |
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Preparation |
Expressed recombinantly (e.g., in E. coli), purified via affinity chromatography; enzymatic activity verified by in vitro assays |
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Dosage |
Intranasal (i.n.) administration in mice; typically 5 µM per dose, given in 1–3 doses |
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Function |
Migratory dendritic cells expressing CD103 are the targets for mucosal vaccines. These belong to either of two lineage-restricted subsets, cDC1 or cDC2 cells, which have been linked to priming of functionally distinct CD4 T cells |
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Safety |
No adverse effects reported in mouse studies |
| References |
Arabpour et al., 2022: Arabpour M, Lebrero-Fernandez C, Schön K, Strömberg A, Börjesson V, Lahl K, Ballegeer M, Saelens X, Angeletti D, Agace W, Lycke N. ADP-ribosylating adjuvant reveals plasticity in cDC1 cells that drive mucosal Th17 cell development and protection against influenza virus infection. Mucosal immunology. 2022; 15(4); 745-761. [PubMed: 35418673].
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