Immunogenicity of dengue virus type 1 DNA vaccines expressing truncated and full length envelope protein

K. Raviprakash*, T. J. Kochel, D. Ewing, M. Simmons, I. Phillips, C. G. Hayes, K. R. Porter

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Abstract

Recombinant plasmid DNA constructs expressing truncated or full-length dengue-1 envelope (E) with or without the pre-membrane (prM) were tested for immunogenicity in mice, as candidate dengue DNA vaccines. Two plasmids, one expressing the N-terminal 80% E and the other expressing prM and full length E were immunogenic in intradermally inoculated mice. The vaccinated mice produced dengue-1 specific antibodies that were both neutralizing and long lasting. Data suggested that the plasmid expressing prM and full length E produced virus like particles in transfected cells, and is probably a better immunogen compared to that expressing 80% E. Copyright (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2426-2434
Number of pages9
JournalVaccine
Volume18
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2000
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antibody response
  • DNA vaccine
  • Dengue virus
  • Mouse

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