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Enhanced Broad-Spectrum Efficacy of an L2-Based mRNA Vaccine Targeting HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, with Cross-Protection Against Multiple Additional High-Risk Types.

Kosuke Tsukamoto, Akio Yamashita, Masatoshi Maeki, Manabu Tokeshi, Hirotatsu Imai, Akira Fukao, Toshinobu Fujiwara, Koji Okudera, Nobuhisa Mizuki, Kenji Okuda and 1 more

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Article in Vaccines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Kosuke TsukamotoDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama 236-0004, Japan.
Akio YamashitaDepartment of Investigative Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishiharacho 903-0215, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-7095-4473
Masatoshi MaekiDivision of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-7500-4231
Manabu TokeshiDivision of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-4412-2144
Hirotatsu ImaiDepartment of Investigative Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishiharacho 903-0215, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-3927-1660
Akira FukaoDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kinki University, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan.
Toshinobu FujiwaraDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kinki University, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan.
Koji OkuderaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Saitama 350-0495, Japan.
Nobuhisa MizukiDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama 236-0004, Japan.
Kenji OkudaDepartment of Molecular Biodefense Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama 236-0004, Japan.
Masaru ShimadaDepartment of Molecular Biodefense Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama 236-0004, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-5271-4238

Funding

a grant-in-aid from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan 23K08826, 24H00038, and 24K02229
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCurrent L1-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines provide type-specific protection but offer limited cross-protection against non-vaccine HPV types. Therefore, developing a broad-spectrum HPV vaccine is highly desirable.

methodsIn this study, we optimized mRNA constructs and developed a multivalent L2-based mRNA vaccine encoding L2 aa 2-130, which includes all known neutralizing epitopes from four prevalent HPV types (HPV-6, -11, -16, and -18). We evaluated its immunogenicity in a mouse model and compared the efficacy of a commercially available mRNA delivery reagent with a custom-synthesized lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation.

resultsWe identified that a construct containing E01 (a 5'-untranslated region) and SL2.7 (a poly(A) polymerase recruitment sequence) significantly increased protein expression. The L2-based mRNA vaccine induced robust and long-lasting humoral immune responses, with significant titers of cross-reactive serum IgG antibodies against L2 epitopes. Notably, the vaccine elicited cross-neutralizing antibodies and conferred cross-protective immunity not only against vaccine-targeted HPV types but also against non-vaccine HPV types, following intravaginal challenge in mice. We also found that LNP delivered mRNA more effectively in vivo.

conclusionsThe L2-based mRNA vaccine developed in this study shows significant potential for broad-spectrum protection against multiple HPV types. This approach offers a promising strategy for reducing the global burden of HPV-associated cancers.

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animal modelchallenge studyhuman papillomavirus vaccineL2mRNA

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PMCPMC11598371

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