mRNA‐based Vaccines Targeting the T‐cell Epitope‐rich Domain of Epstein Barr Virus Latent Proteins Elicit Robust Anti‐Tumor Immunity in Mice

Abstract: Epstein‐Barr virus (EBV) is associated with various malignancies and infects >90% of the global population. EBV latent proteins are expressed in numerous EBV‐associated cancers and contribute to carcinogenesis, making them critical therapeutic targets for these cancers. Thus, this study aims to develop mRNA‐based therapeutic vaccines that express the T‐cell‐epitope‐rich domain of truncated latent proteins of EBV, including truncatedlatent membrane protein 2A (Trunc‐LMP2A), truncated EBV nuclear antigen 1 (Trunc‐EBNA1), and Trunc‐EBNA3A. The vaccines effectively activate both cellular and humoral immunity in mice and show promising results in suppressing tumor progression and improving survival time in tumor‐bearing mice. Furthermore, it is observed that the truncated forms of the antigens, Trunc‐LMP2A, Trunc‐EBNA1, and Trunc‐EBNA3A, are more effective than full‐length antigens in activating antigen‐specific immune responses. In summary, the findings demonstrate the effectiveness of mRNA‐based therapeutic vaccines targeting the T‐cell‐epitope‐rich domain of EBV latent proteins and providing new treatment options for EBV‐associated cancers.

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Englisch

Bibliographic citation
mRNA‐based Vaccines Targeting the T‐cell Epitope‐rich Domain of Epstein Barr Virus Latent Proteins Elicit Robust Anti‐Tumor Immunity in Mice ; day:27 ; month:10 ; year:2023 ; extent:15
Advanced science ; (27.10.2023) (gesamt 15)

Creator
Zhao, Ge‐Xin
Bu, Guo‐Long
Liu, Gang‐Feng
Kong, Xiang‐Wei
Sun, Cong
Li, Zi‐Qian
Dai, Dan‐Ling
Sun, Hai‐Xia
Kang, Yin‐Feng
Feng, Guo‐Kai
Zhong, Qian
Zeng, Mu‐Sheng

DOI
10.1002/advs.202302116
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023102815341629883618
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  • Zhao, Ge‐Xin
  • Bu, Guo‐Long
  • Liu, Gang‐Feng
  • Kong, Xiang‐Wei
  • Sun, Cong
  • Li, Zi‐Qian
  • Dai, Dan‐Ling
  • Sun, Hai‐Xia
  • Kang, Yin‐Feng
  • Feng, Guo‐Kai
  • Zhong, Qian
  • Zeng, Mu‐Sheng

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