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ReviewHuman vaccines & immunotherapeutics2025

The mRNA-1647 vaccine: A promising step toward the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection (CMV).

Adewunmi Akingbola, Abiodun Adegbesan, Olajumoke Adewole, Kolade Adegoke, Akpevwe Emmanuella Benson, Paul Ayomide Jombo, Sandra Uchechukwu Eboson, Victor Oluwasola, Ademola Aiyenuro

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Review in Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Mechanisms and Determinants of CMV Reactivation in Kidney Transplantation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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  3. The RNA delivery dilemma-lipid versus polymer nanoparticle platforms.Drug delivery and translational research · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Adewunmi AkingbolaDepartment of Public Health, University of Cambridge, England, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-7245-0340
Abiodun AdegbesanAfrican Cancer Institute, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0001-9478-5360
Olajumoke AdewoleDepartment of Medicine, Iwosan-Lagoon Hospitals, Lagos, Nigeria.ORCID 0009-0000-6372-2316
Kolade AdegokeFaculty of Clinical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State,Nigeria.ORCID 0009-0006-1509-0274
Akpevwe Emmanuella BensonFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.ORCID 0009-0001-8446-4800
Paul Ayomide JomboInternal Medicine, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: Basildon SS165NL, England, Essex, England, UK.
Sandra Uchechukwu EbosonDeggendorf Institute of Technology, European Campus Rottal-Inn, Deggendorf, Germany.
Victor OluwasolaBabcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Ademola AiyenuroDivision of Virology, Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge, England, UK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a leading cause of congenital infections and significant health complications in immunocompromised individuals. With no licensed CMV vaccine available, the development of the mRNA-1647 offers promising advancements in CMV prevention. We have reviewed results from Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials of the mRNA-1647 vaccine, demonstrating robust immune responses in both seronegative and seropositive participants. Vaccines exhibited significantly elevated neutralizing antibody titers against CMV, particularly in fibroblast and epithelial cells, with sustained responses lasting up to 18 months post-vaccination. The mRNA-1647 vaccine triggered strong T-cell and memory B-cell responses, suggesting its potential for long-term protection against CMV infection. The ongoing Phase 3 CMVictory trial evaluates the safety and immunogenicity of mRNA-1647 in women of childbearing age, with preliminary data showing promise in preventing congenital CMV transmission. This vaccine could significantly reduce CMV-related morbidity and mortality, particularly in newborns and immunocompromised individuals, addressing a critical unmet medical need.

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Antibodies, NeutralizingCytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus InfectionsCytomegalovirus VaccinesAntibodies, ViralB-LymphocytesClinical Trials, Phase I as TopicFemaleHumansmRNA VaccinesT-LymphocytesAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, ViralCytomegalovirus VaccinesmRNA-1647 cytomegalovirus vaccinemRNA Vaccinescongenital infectionCytomegalovirusimmunogenicitymRNA-1647public healthvaccine

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PMCPMC12934182

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