Continuous antigenic stimulation system (CASS) as a new immunization strategy

Andrew Gomez-Vargas, Kenneth L. Rosenthal, Mark R. McDermott, Gonzalo Hortelano

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Abstract

Protection against diseases is mediated by a sustained immune response. Here, we describe a new immunization strategy. Mice implanted with encapsulated C2C12 myoblasts secreting human factor IX (hFIX) elicited a strong humoral response against the transgene, as compared to mice immunized with complete Freund's adjuvant (FA). Mice also had increasing IgG2a antibody titer, indicating a switch to a Th1 profile immune response. Mice developed strong hFIX-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) that was detectable 213 days after implantation, demonstrating the sustained immunity elicited by encapsulated cells. Here, we propose continuous antigenic stimulation system (CASS) as a novel immunization strategy with potential application in the design of novel vaccines.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3902-3910
Number of pages9
JournalVaccine
Volume22
Issue number29-30
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 28 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antigen stimulation system
  • Immune response
  • Immunization strategy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • General Immunology and Microbiology
  • General Veterinary
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Infectious Diseases

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