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ArticleJournal of virology2026

mRNA-delivered neutralizing antibodies confer protection against SARS-CoV-2 in animal models.

Nicholas C Hazell, Rachel A Reyna, Awadalkareem Adam, Srinivasa Reddy Bonam, Jiani Bei, Naveen Kumar, Tina N Nguyen, Jessica A Plante, Tong Wu, David H Walker and 3 more

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Article in Journal of virology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Nicholas C HazellDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Rachel A ReynaDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Awadalkareem AdamDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Srinivasa Reddy BonamDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Jiani BeiDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Naveen KumarDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Tina N NguyenDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Jessica A PlanteDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Tong WuR&D Division, Eureka Biotech Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
David H WalkerDepartment of Pathology and Experimental Pathology Graduate Program, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Tian WangDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Kenneth S PlanteDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Haitao HuDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6964-2314

Funding

Biodefense Training ProgramT32AI060549 · NIAID · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR GALVESTON · PI ASHOK K CHOPRA, Janice J Endsley · 2004 to 2026
$3.0M
Modulation of BRD4 to epigenetically suppress HIVR01AI157852 · NIAID · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON · PI HU, HAITAO · 2021 to 2025
$3.0M
Development of a Pan-COVID-19 Vaccine CandidateR41AI181134 · NIAID · RNA THERAPEUTICS INC. · PI HU, HAITAO · 2024 to 2024
$300k
NIAID NIH HHS R01 AI157852NIAID NIH HHS R41 AI181134NIAID NIH HHS T32 AI060549
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Monoclonal antibodies represent potent biological countermeasures against a wide range of human diseases; however, their clinical application and widespread use are limited by the high cost and complexity of antibody production and manufacturing. The mRNA-lipid nanoparticle (mRNA-LNP) platform offers a versatile strategy for vaccine development and protein-replacement therapies. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-neutralizing antibodies have been identified, with several granted emergency use authorization for patients. Here, we report the design and generation of mRNA-LNPs encoding two SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing antibodies, 76E1 and LY1404, which, respectively, target the spike protein's fusion peptide (FP) and receptor-binding domain (RBD). We demonstrated that a single intramuscular administration of these mRNA-LNPs in mice resulted in robust antibody production that sustained in circulation for 7-14 days. Furthermore, we evaluated protective effects of these mRNA-delivered antibodies in animal models and showed that a single IM dose of mRNA-LNPs encoding LY1404 or 76E1 conferred significant protection against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron BQ.1 and Delta, in mice and hamsters. Collectively, these findings highlight the potential of mRNA-based antibody delivery for rapid prevention or treatment of pathogenic infections.IMPORTANCENeutralizing antibodies represent potent biological countermeasures against viral infections. However, the high cost of antibody production restricts its clinical accessibility and large-scale application. The mRNA-lipid nanoparticle (mRNA-LNP) offers a versatile platform for developing vaccines and protein-replacement therapies. In this study, we designed and generated mRNA-LNPs encoding two SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing antibodies, 76E1 and LY1404, which target the viral spike protein's fusion peptide (FP) and receptor-binding domain (RBD), respectively. A single intramuscular administration of mRNA-LNPs encoding LY1404 or 76E1 resulted in rapid antibody production in circulation and conferred protection against multiple strains of SARS-CoV-2 infection in animal models. Our findings highlight the potential of mRNA-based antibody delivery for rapid prevention or treatment of pathogenic infections.

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Antibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, ViralCOVID-19RNA, MessengerSARS-CoV-2AnimalsAntibodies, MonoclonalCOVID-19 VaccinesDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHumansLiposomesMiceMice, Inbred BALB CNanoparticlesSpike Glycoprotein, CoronavirusAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, ViralCOVID-19 VaccinesLipid NanoparticlesLiposomesRNA, MessengerSpike Glycoprotein, Coronavirusspike protein, SARS-CoV-2animal modelsantibodiesmRNASARS-CoV-2

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PMID41498546
PMCPMC12911912

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