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| DISSOLVING MICRONEEDLE FOR MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF HPV VIRUS-LIKE
PARTICLES ENABLING DURABLE STERILE PROTECTION ACROSS VARIOUS MUCOSAL
TISSUES |
| DEPARTMENT OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY©ö, THE AIRWAY MUCUS INSTITUTE©÷, DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY©ø, YONSEI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE |
| HYUNG-JU CHO,
HYUNG-JU CHO©ö©÷, HEY MI KIM©ø, JUHEE SEO©ö, MIRAN KANG©ö, MIN-SEOK RHA©ö©÷, CHANG-HOON KIM©ö©÷, KIHYUCK KWAK©ø
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¸ñÀû: Despite the success of HPV vaccines in reducing cervical cancer and
head and neck cancers in high-income countries through both female and
male vaccination programs, implementation remains challenging in low-
and middle-income countries. Key barriers include high costs,
healthcare worker shortages, and vaccine stability issues. Traditional
microneedle vaccine production methods often compromise virus-like
particle (VLP) structural integrity, limiting vaccine effectiveness. ¹æ¹ý:We developed an optimized dissolving microneedle array patch
incorporating HPV VLPs through a novel fabrication process. Stability
assessments were conducted using scanning electron microscopy and
dynamic light scattering over six months. Immune responses were
evaluated in mice following buccal administration, with analysis of
antigen trafficking, cellular responses, and antibody production. Long-
term immunity was assessed through memory B cell and plasma cell
quantification in various tissues, complemented by buccal and vaginal
viral challenge studies. °á°ú:The engineered platform maintained VLP structural stability beyond six
months. Buccal delivery effectively transported antigens to draining
lymph nodes, promoting T follicular helper cell differentiation and
robust germinal center formation. This resulted in high-titer
neutralizing antibodies and cross-protective sterile immunity in both
buccal and vaginal tissues. Memory immune responses persisted for six
months, evidenced by stable populations of memory B cells and plasma
cells in buccal tissue and bone marrow, conferring protection against
viral challenges. °á·Ð:Our dissolving microneedle platform addresses critical vaccination
barriers in resource-limited settings by enhancing VLP stability and
accessibility. The demonstration of durable cross-mucosal protection
through buccal administration represents a significant advancement in
HPV vaccination strategy. This technology's potential application to
other structurally sensitive VLP-based vaccines positions it as a
promising solution for global immunization challenges. |
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