https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/641482
標題: | Conserved molecular chaperone PrsA stimulates protective immunity against group A Streptococcus | 作者: | Lai, Chien-Yu Xie, Jia-Xun Lai, Meng-Chih Wu, Zhao-Yi JR-SHIUAN LIN YU-TSUNG HUANG Chi, Chia-Yu Chiang-Ni, Chuan Walker, Mark J Chang, Yung-Chi |
公開日期: | 26-二月-2024 | 出版社: | Nature Research | 卷: | 9 | 期: | 1 | 來源出版物: | NPJ vaccines | 摘要: | Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a significant human pathogen that poses a global health concern. However, the development of a GAS vaccine has been challenging due to the multitude of diverse M-types and the risk of triggering cross-reactive immune responses. Our previous research has identified a critical role of PrsA1 and PrsA2, surface post-translational molecular chaperone proteins, in maintaining GAS proteome homeostasis and virulence traits. In this study, we aimed to further explore the potential of PrsA1 and PrsA2 as vaccine candidates for preventing GAS infection. We found that PrsA1 and PrsA2 are highly conserved among GAS isolates, demonstrating minimal amino acid variation. Antibodies specifically targeting PrsA1/A2 showed no cross-reactivity with human heart proteins and effectively enhanced neutrophil opsonophagocytic killing of various GAS serotypes. Additionally, passive transfer of PrsA1/A2-specific antibodies conferred protective immunity in infected mice. Compared to alum, immunization with CFA-adjuvanted PrsA1/A2 induced higher levels of Th1-associated IgG isotypes and complement activation and provided approximately 70% protection against invasive GAS challenge. These findings highlight the potential of PrsA1 and PrsA2 as universal vaccine candidates for the development of an effective GAS vaccine. |
URI: | https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/641482 | ISSN: | 2059-0105 | DOI: | 10.1038/s41541-024-00839-7 |
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