Capsid-like particles decorated with the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain elicit strong virus neutralization activity.
Nat Commun
; 12(1): 324, 2021 01 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1026822
ABSTRACT
The rapid development of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine is a global priority. Here, we develop two capsid-like particle (CLP)-based vaccines displaying the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. RBD antigens are displayed on AP205 CLPs through a split-protein Tag/Catcher, ensuring unidirectional and high-density display of RBD. Both soluble recombinant RBD and RBD displayed on CLPs bind the ACE2 receptor with nanomolar affinity. Mice are vaccinated with soluble RBD or CLP-displayed RBD, formulated in Squalene-Water-Emulsion. The RBD-CLP vaccines induce higher levels of serum anti-spike antibodies than the soluble RBD vaccines. Remarkably, one injection with our lead RBD-CLP vaccine in mice elicits virus neutralization antibody titers comparable to those found in patients that had recovered from COVID-19. Following booster vaccinations, the virus neutralization titers exceed those measured after natural infection, at serum dilutions above 110,000. Thus, the RBD-CLP vaccine is a highly promising candidate for preventing COVID-19.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Protein Binding
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Capsid
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Antibodies, Neutralizing
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COVID-19 Vaccines
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SARS-CoV-2
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Nat Commun
Journal subject:
Biology
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Science
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S41467-020-20251-8
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