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Comparison of the Immunogenicity of mRNA-Encoded and Protein HIV-1 Env-ferritin Nanoparticle Designs

Mu et al., Journal of Virology. 2024.

https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jvi.00137-24

Inducing broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) against HIV-1 remains a challenge because of immune system limitations. This study compared the immunogenicity of mRNA-encoded membrane-bound envelope (Env) gp160 to HIV-1 Env-ferritin nanoparticle (NP) technology in inducing anti-HIV-1 bNAbs. Membrane-bound mRNA encoding gp160 was more immunogenic than the Env-ferritin NP design in DH270 UCA KI mice, but at lower doses. These results suggest further analysis of mRNA design expression and low-dose immunogenicity studies are necessary for anti-HIV-1 bNAbs. Supported by ORIP (P40OD012217, U42OD021458) and NIAID.