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ArticleJournal of neuro-oncology2026

Virus-like particle vaccine targeting meningeal lymphatic vessels via intradural delivery activates anti-glioma immunity.

Minglu Li, Jiang Zhu, Rong Huang, Xiang Yao, Feng Wei, E Chen, Xinhua Tian, Xiaoning Lin

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Minglu Li *Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, China.
Jiang Zhu *West China Xiamen Hospital of Sichuan University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China.
Rong Huang *Women and Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, China.
Xiang YaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, China.
Feng WeiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, China.
E ChenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, China.
Xinhua TianDepartment of Neurosurgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, China. txhmd@163.com.
Xiaoning LinDepartment of Neurosurgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, China. linxn107@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9645-8475

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the General Program of the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province 2025J011414Xiamen Healthcare Guidance Project 3502Z20224ZD1040Xiamen High-Quality Development Medical Innovation Project 2024GZL-CX18
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Abstract

backgroundGlioblastoma (GBM) is a lethal brain tumor with a poor prognosis, largely due to an immunosuppressive microenvironment and the blood-brain barrier. The discovery of meningeal lymphatic vessels (MLVs) offers a new avenue for central nervous system immune engagement.

objectiveWe aimed to develop a novel immunotherapy by combining a virus-like particle (VLP) nanovaccine with intradural administration to activate meningeal immunity against GBM.

methodsA virus-like particle (VLP)-based nanovaccine (OVA-HBc) was engineered and characterized. Its efficacy was evaluated in an orthotopic GL261-OVA-Luc glioma mouse model, comparing intradural delivery with intravenous and intranasal routes through tumor imaging and survival analysis.

resultsOVA-HBc formed stable nanoparticles (~ 36 nm), was non-toxic, and potently activated dendritic cells in vitro. In vivo, only intradural administration of OVA-HBc induced marked tumor regression and was associated with prolonged survival (over 60% survival at 60 days), showing potential advantages over systemic routes. This effect is likely mediated by precise meningeal targeting and efficient antigen drainage via MLVs.

conclusionThis study suggests that intradural delivery of HBc VLPs can engage MLVs to activate anti-glioma immunity in a mouse model. This approach offers a potential strategy to bypass certain central delivery barriers, representing a preliminary framework for GBM immunotherapy.

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Brain NeoplasmsCancer VaccinesGliomaImmunotherapyLymphatic VesselsVaccines, Virus-Like ParticleAnimalsFemaleHumansMeningesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNanovaccinesOvalbuminCancer VaccinesNanovaccinesOvalbuminVaccines, Virus-Like ParticleGlioblastomaIntradural deliveryMeningeal immunityNanovaccineVirus-like particle

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