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Control of a mucosal challenge and prevention of AIDS by a multiprotein DNA/MVA vaccine

  • Rama Rao Amara
  • , Francois Villinger
  • , John D. Altman
  • , Shari L. Lydy
  • , Shawn P. O'Neil
  • , Silvija I. Staprans
  • , David C. Montefiori
  • , Yan Xu
  • , James G. Herndon
  • , Linda S. Wyatt
  • , Maria Angelito Candido
  • , Natalia L. Kozyr
  • , Patricia L. Earl
  • , James M. Smith
  • , Hak Ling Ma
  • , Bennett D. Grimm
  • , Michael L. Hulsey
  • , Harold M. McClure
  • , Janet M. McNicholl
  • , Bernard Moss
  • Harriet L. Robinson

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Abstract

Heterologous prime/boost regimens have the potential for raising high levels of immune responses. Here, we report that DNA priming followed by a recombinant modified vaccinia Ankara (rMVA) booster has controlled a highly pathogenic immunodeficiency virus challenge in a Rhesus macaque model. Both the DNA and rMVA components of the vaccine expressed multiple immunodeficiency virus proteins. Two DNA inoculations at 0 and 8 weeks and a single rMVA booster at 24 weeks effectively controlled an intrarectal challenge administered 7 months after the booster. These highly promising findings provide hope that a relatively simple multiprotein DNA/MVA vaccine can help to control the AIDS epidemic.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1949-1955
Number of pages7
JournalVaccine
Volume20
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - May 6 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Boost
  • Heterologous prime
  • Mucosal challenge
  • Multiprotein

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • General Immunology and Microbiology
  • General Veterinary
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Infectious Diseases

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