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Booster Immunisation with Skin-Patch-Delivered Unadjuvanted SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Vaccine Is Safe and Immunogenic in Healthy Adults.

Christopher L D McMillan, David A Muller, Germain J P Fernando, Alexandra C I Depelsenaire, Cesar Jayashi-Flores, Kelly-Anne Masterman, Sarika Namjoshi, Kartik Vyas, Deborah Pascoe, Julian Hickling and 7 more

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17 authors.

Christopher L D McMillanSchool of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-5316-0986
David A MullerSchool of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-4375-7890
Germain J P FernandoSchool of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3260-0548
Alexandra C I DepelsenaireSchool of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6743-0097
Cesar Jayashi-FloresVaxxas PTY Ltd., Hamilton, QLD 4007, Australia.
Kelly-Anne MastermanVaxxas PTY Ltd., Hamilton, QLD 4007, Australia.
Sarika NamjoshiVaxxas PTY Ltd., Hamilton, QLD 4007, Australia.
Kartik VyasVaxxas PTY Ltd., Hamilton, QLD 4007, Australia.
Deborah PascoeVaxxas PTY Ltd., Hamilton, QLD 4007, Australia.ORCID 0009-0004-7726-2946
Julian HicklingWorking in Tandem Ltd., 23 Rathmore Road, Cambridge CB1 7AB, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-6178-1953
Stephanie WallaceUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials Centre, Sippy Downs, QLD 4556, Australia.
Daniel DuijsingsCerba Research, Marconistraat 16, 3029 AK Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Joelle VinkCerba Research, Marconistraat 16, 3029 AK Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Adam K WheatleyDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
Jennifer JunoDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-9072-1017
Greg SillerSiller Medical, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
Angus H ForsterVaxxas PTY Ltd., Hamilton, QLD 4007, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-5363-2015

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectiveDespite available SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, coverage gaps persist due to unequal distribution and limited access. Microarray patches offer a promising solution to address these challenges, providing a safer and easier-to-use alternative. We present a randomised, double-blind Phase I clinical trial evaluating the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein subunit vaccine, HexaPro, delivered via a high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP).

methodsForty-four healthy adults aged 18-50 years were assigned to receive either 0 µg, 15 µg, or 45 µg of HexaPro via the HD-MAP, with the primary objective of assessing safety and tolerability.

resultsThe HD-MAP HexaPro vaccine was found to be safe and well tolerated, with only mild adverse events reported. Following vaccination significant increases in spike-specific IgG titers were observed by 7 days and remained stable through day 90. This IgG response effectively neutralised multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants. Additionally, the HexaPro HD-MAP was stable for up to 12 months at 40 °C.

conclusionsThese findings support the continued clinical development of HD-MAPs as an alternative vaccination strategy.

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HexaPromicroarray patchmicroneedlesphase 1 clinical trialSARS-CoV-2thermostable vaccine

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PMID41600944
PMCPMC12846601

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