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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2024

DENV Peptides Delivered as Spherical Nucleic Acid Constructs Enhance Antigen Presentation and Immunogenicity in vitro and in vivo.

Jing Zhao, Jiuxiang He, Xiaoyan Ding, Yuxin Zhou, Minchi Liu, Xiaozhong Chen, Wenxuan Quan, Dong Hua, Jun Tong, Jintao Li

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Jing Zhao *College of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
Jiuxiang He *College of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
Xiaoyan DingCollege of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
Yuxin ZhouCollege of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
Minchi LiuCollege of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
Xiaozhong ChenCollege of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
Wenxuan QuanCollege of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
Dong HuaCollege of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
Jun TongCollege of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
Jintao LiCollege of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

Background: The global prevalence of Dengue virus (DENV) infection poses a significant health risk, urging the need for effective vaccinations. Peptide vaccines, known for their capacity to induce comprehensive immunity against multiple virus serotypes, offer promise due to their stability, safety, and design flexibility. Spherical nucleic acid (SNA), particularly those with gold nanoparticle cores, present an attractive avenue for enhancing peptide vaccine efficacy due to their modularity and immunomodulatory properties. Methods: The spherical nucleic acid-TBB (SNA-TBB), a novel nanovaccine construct, was fabricated through the co-functionalization process of SNA with epitope peptide, targeting all four serotypes of the DENV. This innovative approach aims to enhance immunogenicity and provide broad-spectrum protection against DENV infections. The physicochemical properties of SNA-TBB were characterized using dynamic light scattering, zeta potential measurement, and transmission electron microscopy. In vitro assessments included endocytosis studies, cytotoxicity evaluation, bone marrow-dendritic cells (BMDCs) maturation and activation analysis, cytokine detection, RNA sequencing, and transcript level analysis in BMDCs. In vivo immunization studies in mice involved evaluating IgG antibody titers, serum protection against DENV infection and safety assessment of nanovaccines. Results: SNA-TBB demonstrated successful synthesis, enhanced endocytosis, and favorable physicochemical properties. In vitro assessments revealed no cytotoxicity and promoted BMDCs maturation. Cytokine analyses exhibited heightened IL-12p70, TNF-α, and IL-1β levels. Transcriptomic analysis highlighted genes linked to BMDCs maturation and immune responses. In vivo studies immunization with SNA-TBB resulted in elevated antigen-specific IgG antibody levels and conferred protection against DENV infection in neonatal mice. Evaluation of in vivo safety showed no signs of adverse effects in vital organs. Conclusion: The study demonstrates the successful development of SNA-TBB as a promising nanovaccine platform against DENV infection and highlights the potential of SNA-based peptide vaccines as a strategy for developing safe and effective antiviral immunotherapy.

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Dendritic CellsDengueDengue VaccinesDengue VirusAnimalsAntibodies, ViralAntigen PresentationCytokinesFemaleGoldHumansMetal NanoparticlesMiceNucleic AcidsPeptidesVaccines, SubunitAntibodies, ViralCytokinesDengue VaccinesGoldNucleic AcidsPeptidesVaccines, Subunitdengue virusimmunogenicitynanovaccinepeptide antigenspherical nucleic acid

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PMCPMC11421446

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