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Improved antigenicity against HIV-1 envelope (Env) protein is needed to elicit vaccine-induced protective immunity in humans. Here we describe the first tests in non-human primates (NHPs) of Env gp140 protein fused to a humanized anti-LOX-1 recombinant antibody for delivering Env directly to LOX-1-bearing antigen presenting cells, especially dendritic cells (DC).

Improved antigenicity against HIV-1 envelope (Env) protein is needed to elicit vaccine-induced protective immunity in humans. Here we describe the first tests in non-human primates (NHPs) of Env gp140 protein fused to a humanized anti-LOX-1 recombinant antibody for delivering Env directly to LOX-1-bearing antigen presenting cells, especially dendritic cells (DC). LOX-1, or 1ectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor-1, is expressed on various antigen presenting cells and endothelial cells, and is involved in promoting humoral immune responses. The anti-LOX-1 Env gp140 fusion protein was tested for priming immune responses and boosting responses in animals primed with replication competent NYVAC-KC Env gp140 vaccinia virus. Anti-LOX-1 Env gp140 vaccination elicited robust cellular and humoral responses when used for either priming or boosting immunity. Co-administration with Poly ICLC, a TLR3 agonist, was superior to GLA, a TLR4 agonist. Both CD4+ and CD8+ Env-specific T cell responses were elicited by anti-LOX-1 Env gp140, but in particular the CD4+ T cells were multifunctional and directed to multiple epitopes. Serum IgG and IgA antibody responses induced by anti-LOX-1 Env gp140 against various gp140 domains were cross-reactive across HIV-1 clades; however, the sera neutralized only HIV-1 bearing sequences most similar to the clade C 96ZM651 Env gp140 carried by the anti-LOX-1 vehicle. These data, as well as the safety of this protein vaccine, justify further exploration of this DC-targeting vaccine approach for protective immunity against HIV-1.

ContributorsZurawski, Gerard (Author) / Zurawski, Sandra (Author) / Flamar, Anne-Laure (Author) / Richert, Laura (Author) / Wagner, Ralf (Author) / Tomaras, Georgia D. (Author) / Montefiori, David C. (Author) / Roederer, Mario (Author) / Ferrari, Guido (Author) / Lacabaratz, Christine (Author) / Bonnabau, Henri (Author) / Klucar, Peter (Author) / Wang, Zhiqing (Author) / Foulds, Kathryn E. (Author) / Kao, Shing-Fen (Author) / Yates, Nicole L. (Author) / LaBranche, Celia (Author) / Jacobs, Bertram (Author) / Kibler, Karen (Author) / Asbach, Benedikt (Author) / Kliche, Alexander (Author) / Salazar, Andres (Author) / Reed, Steve (Author) / Self, Steve (Author) / Gottardo, Raphael (Author) / Galmin, Lindsey (Author) / Weiss, Deborah (Author) / Cristillo, Anthony (Author) / Thiebaut, Rodolphe (Author) / Pantaleo, Giuseppe (Author) / Levy, Yves (Author) / ASU Biodesign Center Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy (Contributor) / College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Contributor)
Created2016-04-14