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ArticleThe Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences2026

Identification of Clinical Factors Associated With the Immunogenicity of Homologous ChAdOx1-nCoV-19 Vaccine in Hemodialysis Patients.

Chia-Wei Chang, Ping-Hsun Wu, Li-Yun Chang, Yu-Ying Huang, Teng-Hui Huang, Su-Chu Lee, Yi-Wen Chiu, Shang-Jyh Hwang, Tsun-Yung Kuo, Mei-Chuan Kuo

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Chia-Wei ChangDepartment of Medical Education, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3768-2735
Ping-Hsun WuDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Li-Yun ChangDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Yu-Ying HuangDepartment of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Teng-Hui HuangDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Su-Chu LeeDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Yi-Wen ChiuDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Shang-Jyh HwangDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Tsun-Yung KuoDepartment of Biotechnology and Animal Science, National Ilan University, Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan.
Mei-Chuan KuoDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KMUH110-0M12Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KMUH110-0M13Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KMUH110-0M73Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KMUH111-1M09Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KMUH111-1M60Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KMUH111-1R73Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KMUH-DK(C)112001Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KMUH-DK(C)113003Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KMU-TC112B04Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KT112P012Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital KT113P006Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital NHRIKMU-111-I001Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital NHRIKMU-111-I003Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital NYCUKMU-112-I006Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan MOST 111-2314-B-037-032-MY3
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Abstract

Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 and may exhibit suboptimal vaccine responses. This study evaluates the factors influencing vaccine-induced immunity in HD patients following the second dose of the Vaxzevria. A total of 276 HD patients and 126 controls were included. Antibody responses were assessed using binding antibody units (BAU). Operational antibody thresholds used in prior literature were applied to classify antibody levels as evaluated as 50% and 60% vaccine efficacy (VE) levels after the first dose and second dose separately. Linear regression model and stratification by baseline characteristics were performed to identify clinical factors associated with vaccine responses. HD patients had significantly lower median antibody levels compared to healthy subjects. Antibody levels decreased with age, with the oldest tertile having the lowest response. Higher BMI and favorable body composition, such as increased fat tissue index, were positively correlated with stronger immune responses. Patients with elderly, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and low BMI were associated with reduced antibody responses and lower rates of achieving 50% and 60% VE thresholds. Vaccine-induced immunity in HD patients is influenced by age, BMI, body composition, and comorbidities. Tailored vaccination strategies, including booster doses, are essential to enhance protection in this vulnerable population.

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COVID-19COVID-19 VaccinesImmunogenicity, VaccineRenal DialysisAdultAgedAntibodies, ViralBody Mass IndexChAdOx1 nCoV-19FemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSARS-CoV-2Antibodies, ViralChAdOx1 nCoV-19COVID-19 Vaccinesantibody responsesCOVID‐19hemodialysisimmune responsesvaccine

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PMID41552967
PMCPMC13399820

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