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ArticleIranian journal of microbiology2025

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine candidate encoding RBD chimera of Delta and Omicron variants: immunogenic potential and validation.

Shahla Shahsavandi, Sina Soleimani, Majid Tebyanian, Amir Ali Hariri, Ashraf Mohammadi, Abbas Zare Mirakabadi, Mojtaba Noofeli, Zarrin Sharifnia, Mohammad Mahdi Ranjbar

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Article in Iranian journal of microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shahla ShahsavandiRazi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization, Karaj, Iran.
Sina SoleimaniRazi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization, Karaj, Iran.
Majid TebyanianRazi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization, Karaj, Iran.
Amir Ali HaririBiotechnology Department, Behyaar Sanaat Sepahan Company, Isfahan, Iran.
Ashraf MohammadiRazi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization, Karaj, Iran.
Abbas Zare MirakabadiRazi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization, Karaj, Iran.
Mojtaba NoofeliRazi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization, Karaj, Iran.
Zarrin SharifniaBiotechnology Department, Behyaar Sanaat Sepahan Company, Isfahan, Iran.
Mohammad Mahdi RanjbarRazi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization, Karaj, Iran.

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Background and Objectives: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants has presented a challenging issue for global health in the 21 Materials and Methods: We evaluated the uptake of mRNA-LNPs into human monocyte-derived dendritic cells by measuring the intensity of enhanced eGFP expression in the transfected cells. Next, we assessed the effect of mRNA-LNPs on immune response induction in mice following a prime-boost immunization strategy, along with analyzing cytokine release. The safety of the vaccine candidate was examined through pyrogenicity and toxicity assays. Results: Upon intramuscular injection of mice, potent antibodies specific to viral S protein, robust Th1-biased cell-mediated immunity, and enhanced IFN-γ expression were induced. These observations indicate that mRNA-LNP was taken up and that it migrated to the lymph nodes. Furthermore, the vaccine candidate did not cause inflammation or local reactions after injection, as confirmed by biochemical, hematological, and histopathological examinations. Conclusion: Because of its ability to target immune cells, the mRNA vaccine candidate can potentially improve immune responses against circulating or emerging variants.

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ImmunitymRNA vaccineReceptor binding domainSARS-CoV-2

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PMCPMC12607219

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