TB Research

A subunit vaccine Ag85A-LpqH focusing on humoral immunity provides substantial protection against tuberculosis in mice

Lingyuan Zeng, Yi Zuo, Minghui Tang, Chengrui Lei, Huoming Li, Xiuling Ma, Jiahong Ji, Hao Li

iScience · 2024-12

Abstract

T cell responses. Moreover, the serum from AL-immunized mice can reduce the bacterial load and lung pathology in mice. B cell receptor (BCR) sequencing revealed a notable rise in BCR diversity among mice immunized with AL. These results indicate that Ag85A-LpqH can be a promising vaccine candidate for tuberculosis prevention and control.

MeSH terms

  • Immunology
  • Immunity
  • Immune system
  • Tuberculosis
  • Antibody
  • Protein subunit
  • CD8
  • Humoral immunity
  • Antigen
  • Biology
  • Virology
  • Medicine