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Priming and boosting determinants on the antibody response to an Epidermal Growth Factor-based cancer vaccine

  • Pedro C. Rodriguez
  • , Ileana Gonzalez
  • , Adys Gonzalez
  • , Janet Avellanet
  • , Armando Lopez
  • , Rolando Perez
  • , Agustin Lage
  • , Enrique Montero

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Abstract

Epidermal Growth Factor chemically conjugated to P64k carrier protein from Neisseria meningitidis emulsified in Montanide ISA 51 adjuvant is a cancer vaccine under clinical evaluation. We explored the influence of priming and boosting variables on the antibody response in mice. An apparently low dose fractionated in multiple anatomical sites at priming accelerated the induction and enhanced the maximal antibody response, with a long-lasting effect. Moreover, shortening the boosting time reduces the antibody persistence. Repeatedly boosting shift subjects to good antibody-responders, maintaining the epitope immunodominance. We conclude that optimizing immunopharmacological determinants contribute to an earlier, stronger and prolonged anti-EGF antibody persistence.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4647-4654
Number of pages8
JournalVaccine
Volume26
Issue number36
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Aug 2008
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Boosting
  • EGF
  • Priming

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