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ArticleAnimal cells and systems2025

Comparative immunologic profiling of mRNA and protein-conjugated vaccines: acute inflammatory responses and anti-PEG antibody production.

Gahyun Roh, Jisun Lee, Hyun-Mee Park, Woori Kwak, Hyo-Jung Park, Ayoung Oh, Yewon Na, Dahyeon Ha, Yu-Sun Lee, Seo-Hyeon Bae and 6 more

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Article in Animal cells and systems, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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16 authors.

Gahyun RohDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Jisun LeeDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Hyun-Mee ParkAdvanced Analysis and Data Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Woori KwakDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Hyo-Jung ParkDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Ayoung OhDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Yewon NaDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Dahyeon HaDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Yu-Sun LeeDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Seo-Hyeon BaeDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Seonghyun LeeDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Subin YoonDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Sowon LeeDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Jaehun JungDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Jacob LeeDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Hwan NamDepartment of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0974-4343

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines have become a prevalent immunization method, even as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic recedes. However, the potential adverse effects using mRNA vaccines need to be explored in this evolving landscape. In this study, 60 participants were randomly assigned to receive either an mRNA vaccine, specifically for COVID-19, or a conventional vaccine for meningococcal disease. Symptom records and blood samples were collected on Days 0, 3, and 7 after vaccination. Results showed that recipients of mRNA vaccines exhibited elevated levels of serum acute-phase proteins, such as haptoglobin and C-reactive protein, alongside decreased white blood cell counts compared to those receiving conventional vaccines. Proteomic analysis identified significant changes in nine proteins, including interactions involving complement component C9, haptoglobin, and alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, suggesting implications for complement activation and inflammatory responses. Furthermore, variability in anti-polyethylene glycol antibody levels was noted among mRNA vaccine recipients compared to conventional vaccine recipients. This research aims to provide useful information to help develop future vaccination strategies and shape research directions to mitigate individual adverse effects.

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COVID-19 vaccinationC-reactive proteinhaptoglobinmeningococcal vaccinesmRNA

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PMID40503431
PMCPMC12153003

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