Scientific Publications
- PMID: 23162135
- Title: Immunization of macaques with soluble HIV type 1 and influenza virus envelope glycoproteins results in a similarly rapid contraction of peripheral B cell responses after boosting
- Abstract: The envelope glycoproteins (Env) represent a critical component of a successful antibody-mediated human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) vaccine. However, immunization with soluble Env was reported to induce short-lived antibody responses, suggesting that Env has unusual immunogenic properties. Here, we directly compared the magnitude and durability of B-cell responses induced by HIV-1 Env and an unrelated soluble viral protein, influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA), in simultaneously inoculated macaques. We demonstrate robust peak responses followed by rapid contraction of circulating antibody and memory B cells for both antigens, suggesting that short-lived responses are not unique to HIV-1 Env but may be a common feature of soluble protein vaccines.
- Date: 1970-08-21
- Year: 2013
- Journal: J. Infect. Dis.
- PMID Author: Sundling C, Martinez P, Soldemo M, Spångberg M, Bengtsson KL, Stertman L, Forsell MN, Karlsson Hedestam GB
Immunization of macaques with soluble HIV type 1 and influenza virus envelope glycoproteins results in a similarly rapid contraction of peripheral B cell responses after boosting
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