Longitudinal analysis of B- and T-cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 recombinant S-protein vaccine S-268019-b in phase 1/2 priming and booster study

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Abstract

The durability of vaccine-induced immune memory to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is crucial for preventing infection, especially severe disease. This follow-up report from a phase 1/2 study of S-268019-b (a recombinant spike protein vaccine) after homologous booster vaccination confirms its long-term safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity. Booster vaccination with S-268019-b resulted in an enhancement of serum neutralizing antibody (NAb) titers and a broad range of viral neutralization. Single-cell immune profiling revealed persistent and mature antigen-specific memory B cells and T follicular helper cells, with increased B-cell receptor diversity. The expansion of B- and T-cell repertoires and presence of cross-reactive NAbs targeting conserved epitopes within the receptor-binding domain following a booster accounted for the broad-spectrum neutralizing activity. These findings highlight the potential of S-268019-b to provide broad and robust protection against a range of SARS-CoV-2 variants, addressing a critical challenge in the ongoing fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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