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Next-Generation Vaccines for Animal Infectious Diseases

A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Vaccines".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2025) | Viewed by 3326

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Yongwen Luo

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College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, National Joint Local Bioengineering Laboratory for Zoonosis, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, No. 483, Wushan Street, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, China
Interests: novel animal vaccine development; pathogenesis and immunological mechanisms of the rabies virus; development of oral vaccine vectors for infectious diseases of animals
Prof. Dr. Huiying Fan

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College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, National Joint Local Bioengineering Laboratory for Zoonosis, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, No. 483, Wushan Street, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, China
Interests: epidemiological characteristics and variation regularity of pathogen; regulate and control network of interaction between pathogen and host; new vaccine development
Dr. Qing Wang

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Key Laboratory of Fishery Drug Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Immunology and Sustainable Aquaculture, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510380, China
Interests: prevention and control of virus diseases in aquatic animals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Vaccines play a pivotal role in safeguarding against animal infectious diseases, which not only impact global livestock production but also pose a risk to human health and security. The financial consequences of such diseases, ranging from production losses to trade restrictions, are immense. Vaccines, therefore, serve as a critical front-line defense, preventing, managing, and sometimes eradicating diseases. Traditional vaccines, though effective in certain cases, face challenges in terms of safety, efficacy, and speed of deployment. Next-generation vaccines offer enhanced efficacy and stability compared to traditional vaccines, owing to their precise targeting and controlled release mechanisms. These vaccines hold promise for the future, revolutionizing animal infectious disease prevention and control through improved immune response induction, broader pathogen coverage, and simplified administration protocols. We invite researchers working in diverse areas of next-generation vaccines research to contribute their insights and expertise to this exciting field, contributing to the global effort against animal infectious diseases.

This Special Issue cordially invites submissions of original research and review articles focusing primarily on the preclinical and clinical development of vaccines in the field of prevention and control of animal infectious diseases, including novel vector-based vaccines, new adjuvanted vaccines, LNP-mRNA vaccines, VLP vaccines, polymeric/inorganic nanoparticle vaccines, self-assembled protein vaccines, biomimetic nanoparticle vaccines, and so on.

Dr. Yongwen Luo
Prof. Dr. Huiying Fan
Dr. Qing Wang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • LNP-mRNA vaccines
  • VLP vaccines
  • polymeric/inorganic nanoparticle vaccines
  • self-assembled protein vaccines
  • biomimetic nanoparticle vaccines
  • novel vector-based vaccines
  • new adjuvanted vaccines
  • nanovaccines

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T4 Phage Displaying Dual Antigen Clusters Against H3N2 Influenza Virus Infection
by Shenglong Liu, Mengzhou Lin and Xin Zhou
Vaccines 2025, 13(1), 70; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13010070 - 13 Jan 2025
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Background: The current H3N2 influenza subunit vaccine exhibits weak immunogenicity, which limits its effectiveness in preventing and controlling influenza virus infections. Methods: In this study, we aimed to develop a T4 phage-based nanovaccine designed to enhance the immunogenicity of two antigens by displaying [...] Read more.
Background: The current H3N2 influenza subunit vaccine exhibits weak immunogenicity, which limits its effectiveness in preventing and controlling influenza virus infections. Methods: In this study, we aimed to develop a T4 phage-based nanovaccine designed to enhance the immunogenicity of two antigens by displaying the HA1 and M2e antigens of the H3N2 influenza virus on each phage nanoparticle. Specifically, we fused the Soc protein with the HA1 antigen and the Hoc protein with the M2e antigen, assembling them onto a T4 phage that lacks Soc and Hoc proteins (Soc−Hoc−T4), thereby constructing a nanovaccine that concurrently presents both HA1 and M2e antigens. Results: The analysis of the optical density of the target protein bands indicated that each particle could display approximately 179 HA1 and 68 M2e antigen molecules. Additionally, animal experiments demonstrated that this nanoparticle vaccine displaying dual antigen clusters induced a stronger specific immune response, higher antibody titers, a more balanced Th1/Th2 immune response, and enhanced CD4+ and CD8+ T cell effects compared to immunization with HA1 and M2e antigen molecules alone. Importantly, mice immunized with the T4 phage displaying dual antigen clusters achieved full protection (100% protection) against the H3N2 influenza virus, highlighting its robust protective efficacy. Conclusions: In summary, our findings indicate that particles based on a T4 phage displaying antigen clusters exhibit ideal immunogenicity and protective effects, providing a promising strategy for the development of subunit vaccines against various viruses beyond influenza. Full article
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Combination Adjuvants Enhance Recombinant H5 Hemagglutinin Vaccine Protection Against High-Dose Viral Challenge in Chickens
by Yanjuan He, Jiaxin Wang, Lanyan Chi, Yajing Dong, Huixin Chen, Xiaocui Meng, Ming Liao, Yongwen Luo and Huiying Fan
Vaccines 2024, 12(12), 1448; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12121448 - 23 Dec 2024
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Background: Recombinant avian influenza subunit vaccines often require adjuvants to enhance immune responses. This study aims to evaluate the immune-enhancing potential of seven combination adjuvants in specific pathogen-free (SPF) chickens. Methods: SPF chickens were vaccinated with combinations of ISA78VG and adjuvants, including Quil-A, [...] Read more.
Background: Recombinant avian influenza subunit vaccines often require adjuvants to enhance immune responses. This study aims to evaluate the immune-enhancing potential of seven combination adjuvants in specific pathogen-free (SPF) chickens. Methods: SPF chickens were vaccinated with combinations of ISA78VG and adjuvants, including Quil-A, CpG, and monophosphoryl lipid A (MPLA). Their immune responses were assessed using a vaccination and viral challenge protection model. Results: The combinations of ISA78VG with Quil-A, CpG&MPLA or CpG&Quil-A significantly enhanced antibody responses and provided cross-protection against the H5N8-20135 strain. The ISA78VG&MPLA and ISA78VG&CpG&MPLA combinations induced the stronger IFN-γ production, with CpG further amplifying the immune response. The ISA78VG&Quil-A formulation, in particular, stimulated rapid antibody responses, achieving a 100% seroconversion by day 14 and high titers of hemagglutination inhibition (HI) antibodies against both the recombinant HA antigen and the H5N6-20053 virus. Conclusions: The ISA78VG&Quil-A combination is an ideal adjuvant for enhancing the immunogenicity of avian influenza rHA subunit vaccines, offering a promising strategy for H5 subtype vaccine development. Full article
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Development of a Ferritin-Based Nanoparticle Vaccine against Classical Swine Fever
by Yiwan Song, Zhongmao Yuan, Junzhi Ji, Yang Ruan, Xiaowen Li, Lianxiang Wang, Weijun Zeng, Keke Wu, Wenshuo Hu, Lin Yi, Hongxing Ding, Mingqiu Zhao, Shuangqi Fan, Zhaoyao Li and Jinding Chen
Vaccines 2024, 12(8), 948; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12080948 - 22 Aug 2024
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The occurrence of classical swine fever (CSF) poses a significant threat to the global swine industry. Developing an effective and safe vaccine is crucial for preventing and controlling CSF. Here, we constructed self-assembled ferritin nanoparticles fused with the classical swine fever virus (CSFV) [...] Read more.
The occurrence of classical swine fever (CSF) poses a significant threat to the global swine industry. Developing an effective and safe vaccine is crucial for preventing and controlling CSF. Here, we constructed self-assembled ferritin nanoparticles fused with the classical swine fever virus (CSFV) E2 protein and a derived B cell epitope (Fe-E2B) using a baculovirus expression system (BVES), demonstrating enhanced immunogenicity. Furthermore, we provide a detailed evaluation of the immunological efficacy of the FeE2B in rabbits. The results showed that robust and sustained antibody responses were detected in rabbits immunized with the Fe-E2B nanoparticle vaccine, comparable to those elicited by commercially available vaccines. Additionally, we demonstrated that the vaccine effectively activated crucial immune factors IFN-γ and IL-4 in vivo, increasing their levels by 1.41-fold and 1.39-fold, respectively. Immunization with Fe-E2B enabled rabbits to avoid viremia and stereotypic fever after CSFV challenge. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of ferritin nanoparticles as antigen-presenting carriers to induce robust immune responses, proposing a candidate vaccine strategy for the prevention and control of CSF. Full article
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