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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

A nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccine prevents enterovirus A71 infection in mouse model.

Fengyu Chi, Xu Zhang, Dong Zhang, Airu Zhu, Zhen Zhuang, Zhaoyong Zhang, Zhenjie Zhang, Chuansong Quan, Kaixiao Nie, Juan Li and 3 more

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Fengyu Chi *School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, China.
Xu Zhang *School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, China.
Dong Zhang *School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, China.
Airu Zhu *State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Centre for Respiratory Disease, National Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Zhen ZhuangState Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Centre for Respiratory Disease, National Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Zhaoyong ZhangState Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Centre for Respiratory Disease, National Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Zhenjie ZhangKey Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases in Universities of Shandong, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, China.
Chuansong QuanKey Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases in Universities of Shandong, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, China.
Kaixiao NieKey Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases in Universities of Shandong, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, China.
Juan LiKey Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases in Universities of Shandong, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, China.
Chunhong YinInfectious Disease Control Institute, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ji'nan, China.
Jie TongCollege of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
Yuming LiSchool of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Human Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) is the primary pathogen responsible for severe hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). Vaccination plays a crucial role in controlling its spread. Although inactivated vaccines have been approved, there is growing interest in developing new candidates using advanced platforms. mRNA vaccines, widely used for enveloped viruses, are less studied for non-enveloped viruses like EV-A71. This study investigates the potential of an mRNA vaccine targeting the EV-A71 VP1 protein. Methods: A nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccine encoding the VP1 protein of EV-A71, encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), was developed. Immunogenicity and protective efficacy were evaluated in BALB/c and neonatal A129 mice, respectively. Immune responses were assessed by ELISA, micro-neutralization assays, ELISpot, and intracellular cytokine staining (ICS). Passive protection was tested by transferring immune sera to neonatal mice challenged with EV-A71. Results: The VP1 mRNA-LNP vaccine elicited robust humoral and cellular immunity, including high levels of VP1-specific IgG, neutralizing antibodies, and a Th1-biased T-cell response. Notably, the mRNA vaccine outperformed the inactivated vaccine in eliciting cellular immunity. Immune sera provided complete protection against lethal EV-A71 challenge, significantly reducing viral load and pathology. Discussion: This study demonstrates that the mRNA vaccine exhibits significant potential for combating non-enveloped viruses. These findings highlight the promising role of mRNA platforms in advancing vaccine development against non-enveloped viral pathogens, offering new avenues for future research and clinical applications.

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Enterovirus A, HumanEnterovirus InfectionsmRNA VaccinesViral VaccinesAnimalsAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, ViralCapsid ProteinsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHand, Foot and Mouth DiseaseHumansImmunity, CellularLiposomesMiceMice, Inbred BALB CAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, ViralCapsid ProteinsLipid NanoparticlesLiposomesmRNA VaccinesViral Vaccineshuman enterovirus A71immune responsemRNA vaccinenon-enveloped virusVP1

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PMCPMC11861539

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