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Abstract
Transgene introgression is a major concern associated with transgenic plant-based vaccines. Agroinfiltration can be used to selectively transform nonreproductive organs and avoid introgression. Here, we introduce a new vaccine modality in which Staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB) genes are agroinfiltrated into radishes (Raphanw sativus L.), resulting in transient expression and accumulation of SEB in planta. This approach can simultaneously express multiple antigens in a single leaf. Furthermore, the potential of high-throughput vaccine production was demonstrated by simultaneously agroinfiltrating multiple radish leaves using a multichannel pipette. The expression of SEB was detectable in two leaf cell types (epidermal and guard cells) in agroinfiltrated leaves. ICR mice intranasally immunized with homogenized leaves agroinfiltrated with SEB elicited detectable antibody to SEB and displayed protection against SEB-induced interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) production. The concept of encapsulating antigens in leaves rather than purifying them for immunization may facilitate rapid vaccine production during an epidemic disease.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 3710961 |
Journal | Journal of Immunology Research |
Volume | 2018 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
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Precision Microbiome for Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Huang, C.-M. (PI)
1/08/16 → 31/07/17
Project: Research
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Investigate the Role of Short Chain Fatty Acids Produced by Skin Commensal Bacteria in Development of Atopic Dermatitis( II )
Huang, C.-M. (PI)
1/08/16 → 31/07/17
Project: Research