Enhanced antigen-specific antibody and cytokine responses when targeting antigen to human FcGAMMA receptor type I using an anti-human FcGAMMA receptor type I-streptavidin fusion protein in an adjuvant-free system

Immunol Invest. 2005;34(4):417-29. doi: 10.1080/08820130500265372.

Abstract

There is a continuing need for alternatives to current human adjuvants. Recombinant protein vaccines, which target antigen to human Fc gamma receptor type I (hFcgammaRI) on hFcgammaRI-expressing antigen presenting cells, provide one potential alternative. Using a recombinant anti-hFcgammaRI-antigen fusion protein and adjuvant independent mouse model, we demonstrate enhanced antigen-specific antibody responses to low doses of antigen, when targeting antigen to hFcgammaRI in vivo. Enhanced antibody production to hFcyRI-targeted antigen is evident in both primary and secondary immune responses, as compared to that of non-targeted antigen. Furthermore, antibody isotype and cytokine responses following immunization with hFcgammaRI-targeted antigen, suggest enhancement of both Th1 and Th2 responses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / genetics*
  • Animals
  • Antibody Formation*
  • Antigens / immunology*
  • Cytokines / biosynthesis*
  • Humans
  • Immunization
  • Immunoglobulin Variable Region / genetics
  • Immunoglobulin Variable Region / immunology*
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Receptors, IgG / immunology*
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / immunology
  • Streptavidin / genetics
  • Streptavidin / immunology

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Antigens
  • Cytokines
  • Immunoglobulin Variable Region
  • Receptors, IgG
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins
  • Streptavidin