Characterization of a putative filovirus vaccine: virus-like particles

Virol Sin. 2013 Apr;28(2):65-70. doi: 10.1007/s12250-013-3306-9. Epub 2013 Feb 6.

Abstract

Filoviruses are hemorrhagic fever viruses endemic to parts of Africa and the Philippines. Infection carries with it a mortality rate of up to 90% and currently there are no effective vaccines or therapeutics available to combat infection. However, the filovirus virus-like particles (VLP), which are currently under development, have been shown to be a promising vaccine candidate. They provide protection from infection in the mouse, guinea pig, and nonhuman primate models of infection, eliciting high anti-glycoprotein antibody titers and T cell responses to viral proteins. In this review, we will highlight the development of the filovirus VLP and describe the current understanding of VLP immunogenicity and correlates of protection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Filoviridae / immunology*
  • Filoviridae / pathogenicity
  • Filoviridae Infections / immunology*
  • Filoviridae Infections / prevention & control*
  • Vaccines, Virus-Like Particle / immunology*
  • Vaccines, Virus-Like Particle / therapeutic use
  • Viral Vaccines / immunology*
  • Viral Vaccines / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Vaccines, Virus-Like Particle
  • Viral Vaccines