Targeting HIV-1 Env gp140 to LOX-1 Elicits Immune Responses in Rhesus Macaques
Improved antigenicity against HIV-1 envelope (Env) protein is needed to elicit vaccine-induced protective immunity in humans. Here we describe the first tests in non-human primates (NHPs) of Env gp140 protein fused to a humanized anti-LOX-1 recombinant antibody for delivering Env directly to LOX-1-bearing antigen presenting cells, especially dendritic cells (DC). LOX-1, or 1ectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor-1, is expressed on various antigen presenting cells and endothelial cells, and is involved in promoting humoral immune responses. The anti-LOX-1 Env gp140 fusion protein was tested for priming immune responses and boosting responses in animals primed with replication competent NYVAC-KC Env gp140 vaccinia virus. Anti-LOX-1 Env gp140 vaccination elicited robust cellular and humoral responses when used for either priming or boosting immunity. Co-administration with Poly ICLC, a TLR3 agonist, was superior to GLA, a TLR4 agonist. Both CD4+ and CD8+ Env-specific T cell responses were elicited by anti-LOX-1 Env gp140, but in particular the CD4+ T cells were multifunctional and directed to multiple epitopes. Serum IgG and IgA antibody responses induced by anti-LOX-1 Env gp140 against various gp140 domains were cross-reactive across HIV-1 clades; however, the sera neutralized only HIV-1 bearing sequences most similar to the clade C 96ZM651 Env gp140 carried by the anti-LOX-1 vehicle. These data, as well as the safety of this protein vaccine, justify further exploration of this DC-targeting vaccine approach for protective immunity against HIV-1.
- Author (aut): Zurawski, Gerard
- Author (aut): Zurawski, Sandra
- Author (aut): Flamar, Anne-Laure
- Author (aut): Richert, Laura
- Author (aut): Wagner, Ralf
- Author (aut): Tomaras, Georgia D.
- Author (aut): Montefiori, David C.
- Author (aut): Roederer, Mario
- Author (aut): Ferrari, Guido
- Author (aut): Lacabaratz, Christine
- Author (aut): Bonnabau, Henri
- Author (aut): Klucar, Peter
- Author (aut): Wang, Zhiqing
- Author (aut): Foulds, Kathryn E.
- Author (aut): Kao, Shing-Fen
- Author (aut): Yates, Nicole L.
- Author (aut): LaBranche, Celia
- Author (aut): Jacobs, Bertram
- Author (aut): Kibler, Karen
- Author (aut): Asbach, Benedikt
- Author (aut): Kliche, Alexander
- Author (aut): Salazar, Andres
- Author (aut): Reed, Steve
- Author (aut): Self, Steve
- Author (aut): Gottardo, Raphael
- Author (aut): Galmin, Lindsey
- Author (aut): Weiss, Deborah
- Author (aut): Cristillo, Anthony
- Author (aut): Thiebaut, Rodolphe
- Author (aut): Pantaleo, Giuseppe
- Author (aut): Levy, Yves
- Contributor (ctb): ASU Biodesign Center Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy
- Contributor (ctb): College of Liberal Arts and Sciences