Studying neutrophil function in vitro: cell models and environmental factors

M Blanter, M Gouwy, S Struyf - Journal of inflammation research, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Neutrophils are the most abundant immune cell type in the blood and constitute the first line
of defense against invading pathogens. Despite their important role in many diseases, they …

Correlates of immunity to Group A Streptococcus: a pathway to vaccine development

H Frost, JL Excler, S Sriskandan, A Fulurija - npj Vaccines, 2023 - nature.com
Understanding immunity in humans to Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) is critical for the
development of successful vaccines to prevent the morbidity and mortality attributed to Strep …

Safety and immunogenicity of a 30-valent M protein-based group a streptococcal vaccine in healthy adult volunteers: A randomized, controlled phase I study

É Pastural, SA McNeil, D MacKinnon-Cameron, L Ye… - Vaccine, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus, Strep A) is a widespread
pathogen that continues to pose a significant threat to human health. The development of a …

Vaccine-Induced Th1-Type Response Protects against Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infection in the Absence of Opsonizing Antibodies

T Rivera-Hernandez, MS Rhyme, AJ Cork, S Jones… - MBio, 2020 - Am Soc Microbiol
Recent global advocacy efforts have highlighted the importance of development of a vaccine
against group A Streptococcus (GAS). Combo5 is a non-M protein-based vaccine that …

Site-specific conjugation of cell wall polyrhamnose to protein SpyAD envisioning a safe universal group A streptococcal vaccine

NJ Gao, S Uchiyama, L Pill, S Dahesh… - Infectious Microbes & …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Development of an effective vaccine against the leading human bacterial pathogen
group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a public health priority. The species defining group A cell …

Polyethylenimine: An Intranasal Adjuvant for Liposomal Peptide-Based Subunit Vaccine against Group A Streptococcus

CC Dai, J Yang, WM Hussein, L Zhao… - ACS Infectious …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) and GAS-related infections are a worldwide challenge, with
no commercial GAS vaccine available. Polyethylenimine (PEI) attaches to the cells' surface …

A conserved 3D pattern in a Streptococcus pyogenes M protein immunogen elicits M-type crossreactivity

KC Wang, E Kuliyev, V Nizet, P Ghosh - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2023 - ASBMB
Coiled coil–forming M proteins of the widespread and potentially deadly bacterial pathogen
Streptococcus pyogenes (strep A) are immunodominant targets of opsonizing antibodies …

Immunogenicity of a 30-valent M protein mRNA group A Streptococcus vaccine

MB Finn, TA Penfound, S Salehi, CO Ogega, C Dold… - Vaccine, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) causes both uncomplicated and
severe invasive infections, as well as the post-infection complications acute rheumatic fever …

Structure-guided design of a broadly cross-reactive multivalent group a streptococcal vaccine

JB Dale, MP Aranha, TA Penfound, S Salehi, JC Smith - Vaccine, 2023 - Elsevier
The M protein of group A streptococci (Strep A) is a major virulence determinant and
protective antigen. The N-terminal region of the M protein is variable in sequence, defines …

Design of Broadly Cross-Reactive M Protein–Based Group A Streptococcal Vaccines

MP Aranha, TA Penfound, S Salehi… - The Journal of …, 2021 - journals.aai.org
Group A streptococcal infections are a significant cause of global morbidity and mortality. A
leading vaccine candidate is the surface M protein, a major virulence determinant and …