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ArticleF1000Research2024

A validated and standardized pseudotyped microneutralization assay as a safe and powerful tool to measure LASSA virus neutralising antibodies for vaccine development and comparison.

Roberta Antonelli, Vittoria Forconi, Eleonora Molesti, Claudia Semplici, Pietro Piu, Maria Altamura, Francesca Dapporto, Nigel Temperton, Emanuele Montomoli, Alessandro Manenti

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Roberta AntonelliVismederi, Siena, Italy, 53100, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6884-7847
Vittoria ForconiLife-Science, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3720-3879
Eleonora MolestiVismederi, Siena, Italy, 53100, Italy.
Claudia SempliciVismederi, Siena, Italy, 53100, Italy.
Pietro PiuVismederi, Siena, Italy, 53100, Italy.
Maria AltamuraVismederi, Siena, Italy, 53100, Italy.
Francesca DapportoVismederi, Siena, Italy, 53100, Italy.
Nigel TempertonViral Pseudotype Unit, Medway School of Pharmacy,, University of Kent and Greenwich at Medway, Chatham, Kent, UK.
Emanuele MontomoliDepartment of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Alessandro ManentiVismederi, Siena, Italy, 53100, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: Over the past few decades, World Health Organization (WHO) has made massive efforts to promote the development of a vaccine against Lassa virus (LASV), one of the top ten priority pathogens for research and development under the WHO R&D Blueprint for Emerging Infections. To date, several vaccines are at different stages of development. In this scenario, a validated and standardised assay to measure LASV neutralising antibodies is urgently needed for vaccine development and comparison. Methods: The neutralisation assay remains the gold standard for determining antibody efficacy. Here we have proposed a safe and validated pseudotyped neutralisation assay for LASV, taking advantage of the development of the first WHO International Standard and Reference Panel for Anti-Lassa Fever (NIBSC code 21/332). Results and Conclusions: The proposed results demonstrate that the pseudotyped luciferase neutralisation assay is a specific serological test for the measurement of LASV neutralising antibodies without cross-reacting with standard sera specific for heterologous viral infections. In addition, the assay is accurate, precise, and linear according to criteria and statistical analyses defined and accepted by international guidelines.

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Antibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, ViralLassa virusNeutralization TestsAnimalsHumansLassa FeverVaccine DevelopmentAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, Viralinternational guidelinesInternational Standard and Reference Panel for Anti-Lassa FeverLassa virus (LASV)neutralisation assay

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PMCPMC11541077

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