Oral delivery of DNA vaccines using attenuated Salmonella typhimurium as carrier

The efficacious delivery of eukaryotic expression plasmids to inductive cells of the immune system constitutes a key prerequisite for the generation of effective DNA vaccines. Here, we have explored the use of bacteria as vehicles to orally deliver expression plasmids. Attenuated Salmonella typhimurium aroA harbouring eukaryotic expression plasmids that encoded virulence factors of Listeria monocytogenes were administered orally to BALB/c mice. Strong cytotoxic and helper T cell responses as well as antibody production were elicited even after a single administration. Mice immunised four times with Salmonella that carried a eukaryotic expression plasmid encoding the secretory listerial protein listeriolysin were protected against a subsequent lethal challenge with this pathogen. A single dose was already partially protective. The efficiency of this vaccination procedure was due to transfer of the expression plasmid from the bacterial carrier to the mammalian host. Evidence for such an event could be obtained in vivo and in vitro. Expression of the desired antigen in various lymphoid tissues was already detectable 1 day after administration of the DNA vaccine and persisted for at least 1 month in spleen and mesenteric lymph nodes. Induction of cytotoxic and helper T cell responses was observed in all mouse strains tested including outbred strains whereas antibodies were mainly detected in BALB/c. Furthermore, we could show that immunogenicity could be improved by increasing the invasiveness of the bacterial carrier.     

携带新城疫病毒DNA疫苗的鼠伤寒沙门氏菌及其安全性与免疫效力

根据GenBank中发表的新城疫病毒(NDV)融合蛋白(F)基因序列,设计一对引物,通过RTPCR扩增出鹅源新城疫病毒分离株JS5F基因,测序确认后,将其克隆入真核表达载体pVAX1,获得重组真核表达质粒pVAX1F。将pVAX1F转化减毒鼠伤寒沙门氏菌SL7207,构建成携带DNA疫苗的重组沙门氏菌SL7207(pVAX1F)。重组菌以不同剂量口服免疫1日龄雏鸡,结果表明,细菌对雏鸡具有良好的安全性,且不影响鸡的增重。将SL7207(pVAX1F)分别以108CFU和109CFU的剂量3次口服免疫1日龄商品代伊莎褐蛋鸡,抗体检测结果显示,在三免后1周,SL7207(pVAX1F)109CFU剂量组的血清抗体效价与空载体组之间存在显著性差异(p<0.05)。重组菌两个剂量组在首免后2周开始出现粘膜抗体,并于二免后2周和3周达到较高水平。免疫保护试验结果显示,SL7207(pVAX1F)109CFU剂量组的保护率为77.27%,与空载体组之间存在显著性差异(p<0.05)。     

以减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌为载体的人呼吸道合胞病毒F蛋白DNA 疫苗滴鼻免疫抗体分析

[目的]以减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌(Salmonella typhimurium aroA strain SL7207,SL7207)为载体携带可表达呼吸道合胞病毒(Human respiratory syncytial vrius,RSV)密码子优化的融合蛋白(Fusion glycoprotein,F)的真核表达质粒,探讨不同黏膜免疫途径及密码子优化对免疫效果的影响.[方法]通过对RSV野生型F基因(Fwt)进行密码子优化,获得密码子优化的F基因(Fsyn),并构建可表达Fsyn的真核表达质粒pcDNA3.1/Fsyn,转化SL7207得到SL7207/pcDNA3.1/Fsyn.分别经滴鼻和灌胃途径,免疫BALB/c小鼠,采用间接ELISA方法比较免疫效果.[结果]与灌胃组相比,滴鼻组诱导小鼠产生了更高水平的血清IgG和黏膜SIgA,获得了更好的免疫效果(P＜0.05).与野生型相比,密码子优化的F蛋白具有更好的免疫原性(P＜0.05).[结论]经滴鼻途径免疫和密码子优化能够提高以SL7207为载体的RSV DNA疫苗免疫效果.     

Immure response induced by oral DNA vaccination against FMDV delivered by attenuated Salm onella choleraesuis C500

A recombinant strain of Salmonella choleraesuis C500,containing a eukaryotic expression plasmid pBO1 with the immune-dominant epitope of foot-and-mouth disease virus,was constructed.Specific immune response to this recombinant strain was evaluated by oral administration of the recombinant live bacteria pBO1/S.cho in rabbits.Results showed that T cell response and specific antibody production were elicited.This approach may present a general strategy for eliciting immune responses with DNA vaccine delivered by live bacterial vectors.The stimulated indexes of T lymphoproliferation by specific antigens of FMDV in rabbits,can reach up to 11.0 and an antibody titer of 1/32 as detected in the erum with liquid block ELISA.     

Immure response induced by oral DNA vaccination against FMDV delivered by attenuated Salm onella choleraesuis C500

A recombinant strain of Salmonella choleraesuis C500, containing a eukaryotic expression plasmid pBO1 with the immune-dominant epitope of foot-and-mouth disease virus, was constructed. Specific immune response to this recombinant strain was evaluated by oral administration of the recombinant live bacteria pBO1/S. cho in rabbits. Results showed that T cell response and specific antibody production were elicited. This approach may present a general strategy for eliciting immune responses with DNA vaccine delivered by live bacterial vectors. The stimulated indexes of T lymphoproliferation by specific antigens of FMDV in rabbits, can reach up to 11.0 and an antibody titer of 1/32 as detected in the erum with liquid block ELISA. __________ Translated From Journal of Fudan University(Natural Science), 2005,44(4)[译自: 复旦学报(自然科学版), 2005,44(4)]     

减毒沙门氏菌介导的小鼠肝炎病毒S1基因DNA疫苗的免疫特性分析

根据GenBank公开序列自行设计一对引物,通过RT-PCR扩增出小鼠肝炎病毒的全长S1基因,并将其插入真核表达质粒pVAX1中,构建出重组真核表达质粒pVAX1-S1。将重组质粒转染COS-7细胞,采用间接免疫荧光检测出S1蛋白的体外表达。将重组质粒转入减毒鼠伤寒沙门氏菌SL7207中,构建出运送DNA疫苗的重组沙门氏菌SL7207(pVAX1-S1)。分别以5×108CFU、1×109CFU、2×109CFU剂量的重组菌口服接种6周龄BALB/c小鼠,试验结果表明,重组菌对小鼠具有良好的安全性。以1×109CFU剂量的重组菌口服免疫小鼠,抗体检测结果显示,在二免后两周和三免后两周,重组菌免疫组的血清抗体水平与SL7207(pVAX1)空载体免疫组间分别存在显著性差异(P<0.05)和极显著性差异(P<0.01)。在三免后两周重组菌免疫组出现了较高水平的肠黏膜抗体。     

Systemic and mucosal immunity to respiratory syncytial virus induced by recombinant Streptococcus gordonii surface-displaying a domain of viral glycoprotein G

A conserved fragment comprising amino acid residues 130-230 of the G glycoprotein of human respiratory syncytial virus subtype A was expressed in the commensal bacterium Streptococcus gordonii. Recombinant streptococci displaying the G domain at the cell surface were used to immunize mice via both parenteral and mucosal routes. Subcutaneous immunization induced respiratory syncytial virus-specific serum immunoglobin G (IgG) capable of partially controlling virus replication in the lungs. Intranasal immunization with live bacteria stimulated the production of IgA against both the whole virus and the G domain in serum and bronchoalveolar fluid. Upon challenge, immunized animals had significantly lower virus titres in the lungs than the controls. Our results show for the first time that the G domain-expressing S. gordonii strain elicits both systemic and mucosal immunity that reduced respiratory syncytial virus replication in the lungs of mice.     

减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌三型分泌表达系统的构建及其特性

为开发新型重组减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌口服活疫苗载体,本研究以pYA3493质粒为基础,用鼠伤寒沙门菌sopE_(Nt100)基因及其启动子替代原有的P_(trc)启动子,构建沙门菌三型分泌表达载体pYA-sopE_(Nt100);再将质粒pYA-sopE_(Nt100)电转入沙门菌ΔcrpΔasd SL1344,构建减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌ΔcrpΔasd SL1344(p YA-sop E_(Nt100))三型分泌表达系统,研究其生物学特性,进一步将报告基因egfp克隆入sop E基因下游,构建重组菌株ΔcrpΔasd SL1344(p YA-sop E_(Nt100)-egfp),感染Vero细胞,用Western blotting分析该系统递呈外源抗原的能力。PCR、酶切及测序结果表明,减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌ΔcrpΔasd SL1344(p YA-sop E_(Nt100))三型分泌表达系统构建成功;生物学特性鉴定结果表明,其血清型与亲本株Δcrp SL1344及野生株SL1344保持一致;其生化特性与亲本株基本相近,但与野毒株相比发生明显变化;生长速度也更为缓慢;重组菌株ΔcrpΔasd SL1344(p YA-sop E_(Nt100))的LD50较野生株SL1344降低了7.0×104倍;Western blotting结果发现,重组菌培养上清中能检测到Sop E_(Nt100)-egfp融合蛋白(37 k Da);重组菌株感染Vero细胞后,可以同时检测到Sop E_(Nt100)-egfp融合蛋白(37 k Da)和EGFP蛋白(27 k Da)。以上结果证实,本研究成功构建了新型减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌ΔcrpΔasd(p YA-sop E_(Nt100))三型分泌表达系统,其能够有效递呈外源抗原,该重组菌株有潜力作为安全、稳定、高效表达外源基因的口服重组活疫苗载体。     

携带TGEV DNA疫苗减毒沙门氏菌的构建及安全性与免疫性分析

【目的】探讨以减毒沙门氏菌为载体,进行TGEV DNA疫苗口服免疫可行性。【方法】通过RT-PCR扩增TGEV四川株（SC-H）S基因5’端约2.1 kb的主要抗原位点片段,将其插入真核表达载体pVAX1,构建重组质粒pVAX-S,体外转染COS7细胞,间接免疫荧光检测S基因表达。通过电转化将pVAX-S转入减毒鼠伤寒沙门氏菌SL7207,构建SL7207（pVAX-S）重组菌,并在体外感染小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞,以RT-PCR、间接免疫荧光检测细胞内S基因的转录与表达情况。将SL7207（pVAX-S）重组菌以5×108、1×109、2×109CFU剂量口服接种BALB/c小鼠,分析其安全性,并以1×109CFU剂量的重组菌3次免疫BALB/c小鼠,通过间接ELISA检测免疫小鼠的血清IgG与肠道粘膜IgA抗体。【结果】成功构建重组质粒pVAX-S,且重组质粒能在COS7细胞中表达。重组菌SL7207（pVAX-S）感染巨噬细胞后检测到目的基因的转录、表达。小鼠口服接种不同剂量重组菌,具有良好的安全性。免疫小鼠于二免后两周可检测到针对TGEV S蛋白的特异性血清IgG与肠道粘膜IgA抗体,且三免后两周与SL7207（pVAX1）空载体免疫组间分别存在显著性差异（P<0.05）和极显著性差异（P<0.01）。【结论】携带TGEV DNA疫苗的减毒沙门氏菌小鼠试验显示了良好的免疫原性与安全性。     

减毒沙门氏菌为载体在Vero细胞中表达新城疫病毒融合蛋白

RT PCR扩增了新城疫病毒 (NDV)F4 8E9株的融合蛋白 (F)基因并插入到 pcDNA3的CMV启动子下游 ,构建成真核表达质粒pcDNA3 F ,高压电转化dam和 phoP基因双突变株减毒鼠伤寒沙门氏菌 (ZJ111株 ) ,并直接感染Vero细胞 ,分别提取细胞总DNA和总RNA ,DIG标记探针均可检测到阳性杂交信号。FITC标记的羊抗鸡IgG进行间接免疫荧光试验 ,可检测到特异性的黄绿色荧光。ELISA检测F蛋白结果表明 ,转染后 4 8h开始表达 ,随后逐渐增多。SDS PAGE和Western印迹可检测到 5 5kD的蛋白质条带。上述试验结果证实减毒沙门氏菌不仅可将目的基因呈递给Vero细胞 ,而且还得到了转录和表达 ,表达的F蛋白具有免疫反应性 ,为研制减毒沙门氏菌为载体的口服NDVDNA疫苗创造了条件。     

减毒沙门氏菌为载体在Vero细胞中表达传染性法氏囊病病毒多聚蛋白基因

用长距离RT-PCR扩增了传染性法氏囊病病毒（infectious bursal disease virus, IBDV）ZJ2000株多聚蛋白基因,定向克隆入真核表达载体Pci,电转化dam^-和phoP^－双突变的减毒鼠伤寒沙门氏菌ZJ111株,并直接转染Vero细胞。RT-PCR和间接免疫荧光试验可从Vero细胞中检测到阳性信号,SDS-PAGE和West blotting均可检测到41kD的蛋白条带。结果表明减毒沙门氏菌可将外源基因导入Vero细胞,并进行转录和表达,具有免疫反应性,为进一步研制减毒沙门氏菌为载体的IBDV口服DNA疫苗打下基础。     

携带HBV包膜大蛋白DNA疫苗的减毒沙门菌在小鼠诱导免疫应答

探索一种简便、有效的乙型肝炎病毒DNA疫苗免疫方法。将编码绿色荧光蛋白的真核表达质粒pEGFPN1转化到减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌SL7207,灌胃饲服BALB/c小鼠,流式细胞术检测出小鼠脾细胞内表达的绿色荧光蛋白;构建编码HBV包膜大蛋白的DNA疫苗pCIS1S2S,分别以SL7207为载体的口服途径或直接肌肉注射途径免疫BALB/c小鼠,检测小鼠的血清抗体、T细胞增殖和细胞毒性T淋巴细胞反应,结果表明两种免疫途径均能在小鼠体内诱生细胞和体液免疫应答,但口服途径诱导免疫应答的强度明显强于肌肉注射途径。口服携带HBV DNA疫苗的减毒伤寒沙门菌可能代表一种简便、有效的治疗乙型肝炎的新方法。      

A comparison of immunogenicity and protective immunity against experimental plague by intranasal and/or combined with oral immunization of mice with attenuated Salmonella serovar Typhimurium expressing secreted Yersinia pestis F1 and V antigen

We investigated the relative immunogenicity and protective efficacy of recombinant X85MF1 and X85V strains of DeltacyaDeltacrpDeltaasd-attenuated Salmonella Typhimurium expressing, respectively, secreted Yersinia pestis F1 and V antigens, following intranasal (i.n.) or i.n. combined with oral immunization for a mouse model. A single i.n. dose of 10(8) CFU of X85MF1 or X85V induced appreciable serum F1- or V-specific IgG titres, although oral immunization did not. Mice i.n. immunized three times (i.n. x 3) with Salmonella achieved the most substantial F1/V-specific IgG titres, as compared with corresponding titres for an oral-primed, i.n.-boosted (twice; oral-i.n. x 2) immunization regimen. The level of V-specific IgG was significantly greater than that of F1-specific IgG (P<0.001). Analysis of the IgG antibodies subclasses revealed comparable levels of V-specific Th-2-type IgG1 and Th-1-type IgG2a, and a predominance of F1-specific Th-1-type IgG2a antibodies. In mice immunized intranasally, X85V stimulated a greater IL-10-secreting-cell response in the lungs than did X85MF1, but impaired the induction of gamma-interferon-secreting cells. A program of i.n. x 3 and/or oral-i.n. x 2 immunization with X85V provided levels of protection against a subsequent lethal challenge with Y. pestis, of, respectively, 60% and 20%, whereas 80% protection was provided following the same immunization but with X85MF1.     

Protective immunity induced by systemic and mucosal delivery of DNA vaccine expressing glycoprotein B of pseudorabies virus

A murine model immunized by systemic and mucosal delivery of plasmid DNA vaccine expressing glycoprotein B (pCIgB) of pseudorabies virus (PrV) was used to evaluate both the nature of the induced immunity and protection against a virulent virus. With regard to systemic delivery, the intramuscular (i.m.) immunization with pCIgB induced strong PrV-specific IgG responses in serum but was inefficient in generating a mucosal IgA response. Mucosal delivery through intranasal (i.n.) immunization of pCIgB induced both systemic and mucosal immunity at the distal mucosal site. However, the levels of systemic immunity induced by i.n. immunization were less than those induced by i.m. immunization. Moreover, i.n. genetic transfer of pCIgB appeared to induce Th2-biased immunity compared with systemic delivery, as judged by the ratio of PrV-specific IgG isotypes and Th1- and Th2-type cytokines produced by stimulated T cells. Moreover, the immunity induced by i.n. immunization did not provide effective protection against i.n. challenge of a virulent PrV strain, whereas i.m. immunization produced resistance to viral infection. Therefore, although i.n. immunization was a useful route for inducing mucosal immunity at the virus entry site, i.n. immunization did not provide effective protection against the lethal infection of PrV.     

减毒鼠伤寒沙门氏菌介导的H5亚型禽流感病毒DNA疫苗的实验免疫效果研究

将运送H5亚型禽流感病毒DNA疫苗重组减毒鼠伤寒沙门氏菌以1.0×1010CFU剂量口服接种1日龄SPF雏鸡,结果表明重组菌对雏鸡具有良好的安全性。将重组菌SL7207(pVAX1-HA)和X4550(asd-pVAX1-HA)以2×109CFU的剂量两次口服免疫1日龄商品代伊莎褐蛋鸡,同时,将重组菌分别与pVAX1-IFN-γ或pVAX1-IL2(200μg/只)联合免疫,通过测定小肠粘膜抗体效价,结果显示,重组菌单独免疫组和联合免疫组能激发机体产生粘膜免疫应答,且与空载体组、空白对照组以及油苗组之间存在显著性差异(P<0.05)。攻毒后,免疫保护结果显示无论是重组菌单独免疫组还是联合免疫组均与空载体组和空白对照组之间存在显著性差异(P<0.05),而重组菌单独免疫组与联合免疫组之间不存在显著性差异,说明重组菌SL7207(pVAX1-HA)和X4550(asd-pVAX1-HA)能够提供机体抵抗HPAIV H5亚型强毒攻击的良好的免疫保护作用,这为进一步筛选出基于粘膜免疫途径的新型禽流感基因工程疫苗奠定了基础。     

A prime-boost vaccination strategy using attenuated Salmonella typhimurium and a replication-deficient recombinant adenovirus vector elicits protective immunity against human respiratory syncytial virus

Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), for which no clinically approved vaccine is available yet, is globally a serious pediatric pathogen of the lower respiratory tract. Several approaches have been used to develop vaccines against RSV, but none of these have been approved for use in humans. An efficient vaccine-enhancing strategy for RSV is still urgently needed. We found previously that oral SL7207/pcDNA3.1/F and intranasal FGAd/F were able to induce an effective protective immune response against RSV. The heterologous prime-boost immunization regime has been reported recently to be an efficient vaccine-enhancing strategy. Therefore, we investigated the ability of an oral SL7207/pcDNA3.1/F prime and intranasal (i.n.) FGAd/F boost regimen to generate immune responses to RSV. The SL7207/pcDNA3.1/F prime-FGAd/F boost regimen generated stronger RSV-specific humoral and mucosal immune responses in BALB/c mice than the oral SL7207/pcDNA3.1/F regimen alone, and stronger specific cellular immune responses than the i.n. FGAd/F regimen alone. Histopathological analysis showed an increased efficacy against RSV challenge by the heterologous prime-boost regimen. These results suggest that such a heterologous prime-boost strategy can enhance the efficacy of either the SL7207 or the FGAd vector regimen in generating immune responses in BALB/c mice.     

C3d enhanced DNA vaccination induced humoral immune response to glycoprotein C of pseudorabies virus

Murine C3d were utilized to enhance immunogenicity of pseudorabies virus (PrV) gC DNA vaccination. Three copies of C3d and four copies of CR2-binding domain M28(4) were fused, respectively, to truncated gC gene encoding soluble glycoprotein C (sgC) in pcDNA3.1. BALB/c mice were, respectively, immunized with recombinant plasmids, blank vector, and inactivated vaccine. The antibody ELISA titer for sgC-C3d3 DNA was 49-fold more than that for sgC DNA, and the neutralizing antibody obtained 8-fold rise. Protection of mice from death after lethal PrV (316 LD50) challenge was augmented from 25% to 100%. Furthermore, C3d fusion increased Th2-biased immune response by inducing IL-4 production. The IL-4 level for sgC-C3d3 DNA immunization approached that for the inactivated vaccine. Compared to C3d, M28 enhanced sgC DNA immunogenicity to a lesser extent. In conclusion, we demonstrated that murine C3d fusion significantly enhanced gC DNA immunity by directing Th1-biased to a balanced and more effective Th1/Th2 response.     

稳定携带H5亚型禽流感病毒候选DNA疫苗减毒沙门氏菌的构建及其免疫原性

采用PCR技术从重组质粒pVAX1-HA扩增出禽流感病毒JSGO(H5N1)株的血凝素(HA)基因,将其克隆入真核表达质粒pmcDNA3.1 中,获得重组表达质粒pmcDNA3.1-HA。通过电穿孔转化法将重组质粒转入减毒鼠伤寒沙门氏菌SL7207*,构建成功携带DNA疫苗的重组沙门氏菌SL7207*(pmcDNA3.1-HA)。经体内体外试验证实,重组质粒pmcDNA3.1-HA在沙门氏菌中的稳定性显著高于pcDNA3.1-HA。将重组菌SL7207*(pmcDNA3.1-HA)和SL7207*(pcDNA3.1-HA)分别以2×109CFU剂量两次口服免疫BALB/c小鼠,免疫小鼠可产生针对禽流感病毒HA蛋白的黏膜抗体。重组菌以5×109CFU剂量两次口服免疫试验鸡,免疫鸡的小肠样品中可测到针对禽流感病毒HA蛋白的黏膜抗体,且SL7207*(pmcDNA3.1-HA)免疫组的抗体效价高于SL7207*(pcDNA3.1-HA)免疫组。免疫保护试验结果显示,SL7207*(pmcDNA3.1-HA)和SL7207*(pcDNA3.1-HA)免疫组的免疫保护率均与空载体组之间存在显著性差异(P<0.05),且SL7207*(pmcDNA3.1-HA)免疫组的保护率较SL7207*(pcDNA3.1-HA)免疫组提高了22.6%,说明稳定携带H5亚型禽流感病毒DNA疫苗的减毒沙门氏菌具有良好的免疫原性和免疫保护性。     

表达乙型脑炎病毒E蛋白重组减毒沙门菌活载体疫苗株的构建

目的:构建表达乙型脑炎病毒(JEV)E蛋白的口服重组减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌活载体疫苗株。方法:克隆JEV E基因,将其插入表达载体pYA3341中,构建重组质粒pYA3341-E,将重组质粒电转入鼠伤寒沙门菌疫苗株X4550(缺失asd、cya、crp基因),获得重组疫苗菌株X4550(pYA3341-E);鉴定重组菌E蛋白的表达,测定重组菌的稳定性、生长曲线、安全性,以及小鼠的免疫试验和血清中和试验。结果:酶切鉴定和序列测定证实重组质粒构建成功;SDS-PAGE检测有目的蛋白条带;Western印迹证实表达的E蛋白能与猪抗JEV阳性血清特异性结合;重组菌株在体外营养选择压力下,可稳定地携带重组质粒传代繁殖,在体内可较稳定地定居于肠系膜淋巴结和脾脏;小鼠口服试验证实重组菌无毒性作用,安全可靠;小鼠口服重组菌免疫,ELISA检测产生了抗JEV抗体;中和试验表明产生的抗体具有中和活性。结论:构建了能稳定表达JEV E蛋白的口服减毒鼠伤寒沙门菌疫苗株X4550(pYA3341-E),为研究乙型脑炎口服基因工程疫苗奠定基础。     

C3d-M28增强伪狂犬病毒gC基因体液免疫

研究补体C3d的受体结合功能区(M28)对伪狂犬病毒gC基因DNA疫苗免疫增强作用。将4拷贝的M28基因与伪狂犬病毒gC基因串联后,克隆到载体pcDNA3.1中,构建融合表达的重组质粒(sgC-M284)。BALB/c小鼠免疫试验表明,sgC-M284免疫组比单独表达伪狂犬病毒gC蛋白的重组质粒(sgC)免疫组产生的ELISA抗体高17倍,对致死剂量(316LD50)伪狂犬病毒攻毒的保护率提高了63%。gC基因与M28基因融合表达诱导产生的IL-4水平接近了伪狂犬灭活疫苗免疫组的产生的IL-4水平,显著增强了基于Th2途径的体液免疫反应。