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ArticlePloS one2024

Persistent and robust antibody responses to ChAdOx1-S Oxford-AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1-S, Covishield) SARS-CoV-2 vaccine observed in Ugandans across varied baseline immune profiles.

Jennifer Serwanga, Gerald Kevin Oluka, Claire Baine, Violet Ankunda, Jackson Sembera, Laban Kato, Joseph Ssebwana Katende, Geoffrey Odoch, Betty Oliver Auma, Ben Gombe and 3 more

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13 authors.

Jennifer SerwangaViral Pathogens Theme, MRC/UVRI & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda.
Gerald Kevin OlukaViral Pathogens Theme, MRC/UVRI & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda.
Claire BaineDepartment of Immunology, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6442-2253
Violet AnkundaDepartment of Immunology, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe, Uganda.
Jackson SemberaDepartment of Immunology, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe, Uganda.
Laban KatoViral Pathogens Theme, MRC/UVRI & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda.
Joseph Ssebwana KatendeViral Pathogens Theme, MRC/UVRI & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6540-5522
Geoffrey OdochViral Pathogens Theme, MRC/UVRI & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda.
Betty Oliver AumaViral Pathogens Theme, MRC/UVRI & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda.
Ben GombeViral Pathogens Theme, MRC/UVRI & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda.
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Monica MuseneroScience, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat, Office of the President, Government of Uganda, Kampala, Uganda.
Pontiano KaleebuViral Pathogens Theme, MRC/UVRI & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda.

Funding

Medical Research Council MC_UU_00033/1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Understanding SARS-CoV-2 vaccine-induced antibody responses in varied antigenic and serological prior exposures can guide optimal vaccination strategies for enhanced immunogenicity. We evaluated spike (S)-directed IgG, IgM, and IgA antibody optical densities (ODs) and concentrations to the two-dose ChAdOx1-S Oxford-AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1-S, Covishield) SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in 67 Ugandans, categorised by prior infection and baseline S-IgG histories: uninfected and S-IgG-negative (n = 12); previously infected yet S-IgG-negative (n = 17); and previously infected with S-IgG-positive status (n = 38). Antibody dynamics were compared across eight timepoints from baseline till nine months. S-IgG antibodies remained consistently potent across all groups. Individuals with prior infections maintained robust S-IgG levels, underscoring the endurance of hybrid immunity. In contrast, those without prior exposure experienced an initial surge in S-IgG after the primary dose but no subsequent significant increase post-boost. However, they reached levels parallel to the previously exposed groups. S-IgM levels remained moderate, while S-IgA persisted in individuals with prior antigen exposure. ChAdOx1-S, Covishield vaccine elicited robust and sustained antibody responses in recipients, irrespective of their initial immune profiles. Hybrid immunity showed higher responses, aligning with global observations. Early post-vaccination antibody levels could predict long-term immunity, particularly in individuals without virus exposure. These findings can inform vaccine strategies and pandemic management.

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Antibodies, ViralChAdOx1 nCoV-19COVID-19Immunoglobulin GAdultAntibody FormationEast African PeopleFemaleHumansImmunoglobulin AImmunoglobulin MMaleMiddle AgedSpike Glycoprotein, CoronavirusVaccinationYoung AdultAntibodies, ViralChAdOx1 nCoV-19Immunoglobulin AImmunoglobulin GImmunoglobulin MSpike Glycoprotein, Coronavirusspike protein, SARS-CoV-2

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PMID39074077
PMCPMC11285906

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