Oncolytic virotherapy has emerged as a promising treatment for human cancers owing to an ability to elicit curative effects via systemic administration.Tumor cells often create an unfavorable immunosuppressive microen...Oncolytic virotherapy has emerged as a promising treatment for human cancers owing to an ability to elicit curative effects via systemic administration.Tumor cells often create an unfavorable immunosuppressive microenvironment that degrade viral structures and impede viral replication;however,recent studies have established that viruses altered via genetic modifications can serve as effective oncolytic agents to combat hostile tumor environments.Specifically,oncolytic vaccinia virus(OVV)has gained popularity owing to its safety,potential for systemic delivery,and large gene insertion capacity.This review highlights current research on the use of engineered mutated viruses and gene-armed OVVs to reverse the tumor microenvironment and enhance antitumor activity in vitro and in vivo,and provides an overview of ongoing clinical trials and combination therapies.In addition,we discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of OVV as a cancer therapy,and explore different perspectives in this field.展开更多
Extracts from rabbit skin inflamed by the vaccinia virus can relieve pain and promote repair of nerve injury. The present study intraperitoneally injected extracts from rabbit skin inflamed by the vaccinia virus for 3...Extracts from rabbit skin inflamed by the vaccinia virus can relieve pain and promote repair of nerve injury. The present study intraperitoneally injected extracts from rabbit skin inflamed by the vaccinia virus for 3 and 4 days prior to and following intrathecal injection of bupivacaine into pregnant rats. The pain threshold test after bupivacaine injection showed that the maximum possible effect of tail-flick latency peaked 1 day after intrathecal injection of bupivacaine in the extract-pretreatment group, and gradually decreased, while the maximum possible effect in the bupivacaine group continued to increase after intrathecal injection of bupivacaine. Histological observation showed that after 4 days of intrathecal injection of bupivacaine, the number of shrunken, vacuolated, apoptotic and caspase-9-positive cells in the dorsal root ganglion in the extract-pretreatment group was significantly reduced compared with the bupivacaine group. These findings indicate that extracts from rabbit skin inflamed by the vaccinia virus can attenuate neurotoxicity induced by intrathecal injection of bupivacaine in pregnant rats, possibly by inhibiting caspase-9 protein expression and suppressing nerve cell apoptosis.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To establish a mouse model of HCV core expression and investigate the toxicity of HCV core protein or the possible pathogenic effects. METHODS: A series of vaccinia viral expression vectors were engineered ...OBJECTIVE: To establish a mouse model of HCV core expression and investigate the toxicity of HCV core protein or the possible pathogenic effects. METHODS: A series of vaccinia viral expression vectors were engineered to express 5' portion of HCV genes including 5' non-translated region (NTR), core protein, and portion of the E1 gene. These HCV sequences were fused to a luciferase reporter gene and inserted into a vaccinia virus expression vector (pSC11) adjacent to the vaccinia virus promoter, p7.5. The recombinant DNA constructs were packed into infectious recombinant chimeric viruses. The expression of HCV core protein was examined in cultured cells after infection with these viruses. Death of the infected mice was investigated by specific correlation to the expression of HCV core protein and its expression levels. RESULTS: The recombinant virus (VNCE-LUA) expressed HCV core protein and an envelope-luciferase fusion protein in cultured cells. When Balb/c mice were inoculated intraperitoneally with more than 10~7 pfu per mouse of VNCE-LUA, death occurred immediately. The mortality was dependent on the amount of VNCE-LUA virus inoculated. All mice inoculated with 3×10~8 pfu of VNCE-LUA died within 4 days of infection and 50% of mice inoculated with 3×10~7 pfu of VNCE-LUA died within 7 days of infection. No death occurred in mice inoculated with 3×10~8 pfu of a control recombinant vaccinia virus, which expressed luciferase but not the HCV core and envelope proteins. Deletion of core sequences from VNCE-LUA rapidly reduced the mortality of infected mice whereas deletion of envelope sequence did not. SCID mice infected with VNCE-LUA died 2-3 days after infection, suggesting that the HCV-core induced mortality is not dependent on host T-or B-cell responses to core protein. CONCLUSIONS: HCV core protein can be lethal to mice when expressed in vivo and this specific lethality is independent of T-cells or B-cells. The findings and model itself provide a useful tool for further investigation on potential pathological effects as well as the potential toxicity of the HCV core protein.展开更多
ObjectiveTo study the effects of dendritic cells (DC) transfected with recombinant vaccinia virus encoding Epstein Barr virus (EBV) latent membrane protein 2A(LMP2A) gene,and to provide evidence for further investiga...ObjectiveTo study the effects of dendritic cells (DC) transfected with recombinant vaccinia virus encoding Epstein Barr virus (EBV) latent membrane protein 2A(LMP2A) gene,and to provide evidence for further investigation on the therapeutic vaccines against EBV associated malignancies. MethodsMature DC were transfected with EBV LMP2A recombinant vaccinia virus (rVV LMP2A). Before and after the transfection,the expression of surface antigens on mature DC including CD1a,CD83,CD40,CD80,HLA DR was measured by fluorescence activated cell sorter (FACS) and the function of DC to stimulate allogeneic T cells proliferation was measured by mixed leukocyte reactions (MLR). ResultsLMP2A protein was highly expressed (66.1 %) in DC after the transfection of rVV LMP2A. No significant changes in the primary surface antigens expression and in the MLR were detected during the transfection. Transfected DC still had strong potential in stimulating the proliferation of allogeneic T cells. ConclusionRecombinant vaccinia virus was an effective and non perturbing vector to mediate the transfection of LMP2A into DC. The functions of mature DC were not affected significantly by the transfection of Vac LMP2A. This study could provide evidence for the further immunotherapy of EBV associated malignancies,e.g. nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).展开更多
Objectives:The purpose of this work was to study the infection course and cross-protection in mice after intradermal injection of Vaccinia virus(VACV) strain Western Reserve and three Brazilian VACV strains: Aracatuba...Objectives:The purpose of this work was to study the infection course and cross-protection in mice after intradermal injection of Vaccinia virus(VACV) strain Western Reserve and three Brazilian VACV strains: Aracatuba,Muriae and BeAn58058 isolated from cow,human and rodent,respectively.Methods:Balb/c mice were inoculated by footpad and back scarification and daily monitored regarding lesion development and weight loss.To check cross protection after intradermal VACV inoculation,mice were subsequendy infected with different VACV strains and monitored to check lesion development.Serum neutralization assays were performed to check for the presence of antibodies against Orthopoxvirus.Results:After VACV intradermal inoculation the lesion development pattern was similar in mice infected with the different virus strains.By using the footpad scarification model,cross-protection among VACV strains was observed.Moreover,neutralizing antibodies against Orthopoxvirus were detected in sera from mice infected with all VACV strains.Conclusion:Although it was not possible to observe virulence differences among VACV strains isolated from cow,rodent and human using the murine model,this inoculation route showed to be an appropriated model to study lesions development since it mimics natural infections by VACV in nature.展开更多
Oncolysates, debris of tumor cells, have been proven to be effective in active immunotherapy of cancer. In this experiment, the oncolysates from murine melanoma cells B16F10 transfected by recombinant vaccinia viruses...Oncolysates, debris of tumor cells, have been proven to be effective in active immunotherapy of cancer. In this experiment, the oncolysates from murine melanoma cells B16F10 transfected by recombinant vaccinia viruses encoding human IL2(IL2VBO) were used as vaccine. After treatment of tumor bearing mice with pulmonary metastases by intravenous injection of IL2VBO or rVVIL2, higher level IL2 activity was detected in the serum of IL2VBO or rVVIL2 treated mice at 8h. Further experiment results demonstrated that IL2VBO significantly reduced the number of pulmonary metastases and prolonged the survival time of tumorbearing mice when compared with other preparations. Fresh peripheral blood lymphocytes from IL2VBO treated mice showed potent cytotoxicity to B16F10 cells and YAC1 cells. But only cytotoxicity to B16F10 cells is more marked than that in rVVIL2 group, indicating that the IL2VBO could induce specific and non specific antitumor immunity. Because IL2 expression was at the same level in the serum of IL2VBO or rVVIL2 treated mice, the results suggested that the specific antitumor immunity induced by IL2VBO might contribute to the enhanced therapeutic effect of IL2VBO.展开更多
To construct live recombinant vaccinia virus, The HGFSP gene encoding CSP, MSA1, MSA2, RESA,IL-1 and TT epitopes was inserted into the Eec RI and Burn HI sites of pSK plasmid. After digested with Eco RI,bluntly ended ...To construct live recombinant vaccinia virus, The HGFSP gene encoding CSP, MSA1, MSA2, RESA,IL-1 and TT epitopes was inserted into the Eec RI and Burn HI sites of pSK plasmid. After digested with Eco RI,bluntly ended by Klenow enzyme and digested with Sac I, the HGFSP gene was cloned into the Sma I and Sac I sites of the vaccinia virus insertion vector (pJ2--16). Recombinant plasmids were identified by gel electrophoresis,restriction enzyme and enzyme map. Results evidenced that HGFSP gene fragment was correctly inserted into the cloning site of hemagglutinin (HA) gene of the pJ2--16 vector. The recombinant plasmids were trans feeted into Cos--7 cells, which were infected with wild type of vaccinia virus Tiantan strain, by means of lipofectamine. Two recombinant vaccinia viruses (HA) were screened and cloned by chicken hemadorption test in BHK21 cells. Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA), Dot--ELISA and Western blot with the antibodies against HGFSP protein expressed by E. colt showed that one of the 2 recombinant vaccinia virus expressed desired proteins in infected BHK21 cells. Western blot also showed that the molecular weight of 2 of expressed protein bands was about 23 kDa, according to the theoretical molecular weight of HGFSP protein. Further identification of immunological characters of recombinant virus is under way.展开更多
A recombinant vaccinia virus expressing murine granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (VVGM-CSF) was tested for its antitumor activity.Murine pulmonary metastasis was established by injecting 20×10~5 B1...A recombinant vaccinia virus expressing murine granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (VVGM-CSF) was tested for its antitumor activity.Murine pulmonary metastasis was established by injecting 20×10~5 B16F10 melanoma cells into the tail vein of C57BL/6 mice. Three days after B16F10 inoculation,WGM-CSF or VVTK, a thymidine kinase gene deficient control vaccinia virus, were injected intraperitoneally twice weekly for 2 weeks. Two weeks later, the mice were sacrificed and pulmonary metastasis fool counted.The results demonstrated that VVGM-CSF treatment significantly decreased the number of pulmonary metastasis and prolonged the survival time of tumorbearing mice. Cytotoxic and phagocytic activities of the peritoncal macrophages were found to be markedly elevated in mice treated with WGM-CSF. Nitric oxide released from the macrophages was also found to be increased. These data, together with our other results,strongly demonstrated that continuous secretion of GMCSF and activation of macrophages might pal-tially explain the therapeutic effects of VVGM-CSF on murine pulmonary metastasis.展开更多
A synthetic oligonucleotide, HSD-2a, encoding a peptide segment of the extracel-lular domain of a human sperm membrane protein, YWK-II, was fused with hepatitisB surface antigen gene (HBs gene ). The fused gene was th...A synthetic oligonucleotide, HSD-2a, encoding a peptide segment of the extracel-lular domain of a human sperm membrane protein, YWK-II, was fused with hepatitisB surface antigen gene (HBs gene ). The fused gene was then cloned to pUC18plasmid. The fused gene was prepared from the recombinant pUC18 plasmid byBamH I and Eco R I digestion, and then cloned into the transfer vector pGJP- 5 underthe control of P;., promoter, designated as pGJP-HSD/HBs. CV-1 cells were co-transfected with vaccinia virus (Tian Tan strain) and pGJP-HSD/IIBs and homolo-gous re combination occurred between the vaccinia virus TK gene of the plasmid flank-ing the foreign gene and the same sequences within the virus genome. TK phen0tyPerecombinant virus, vv-HSD/HBs, were selected from trandected HuTK' cells byplaque purthcation technique. The eopressi0n of HSD-b in spent medium and cellu-lar protein of HuTK cells infected with vv-HSD/HBs was determined by ELISAand Western-blot analysis using anti-rwK-II antiserum. The present study indicatesthat the vv-HSD/HBs seems promising as an antdertility vaccine.展开更多
The Epstein-Barr virus membrane antigen was constructed and inserted into vaccinia virus, Tian-tan strain in order to study the effect of this virus on EB infection and tumorogenesis. The EBV-derived membrane antigen ...The Epstein-Barr virus membrane antigen was constructed and inserted into vaccinia virus, Tian-tan strain in order to study the effect of this virus on EB infection and tumorogenesis. The EBV-derived membrane antigen was expressed under the control of a 7.5 K promoter of vaccinia virus. The antibody against the membrane antigen of EB virus was produced on rabbits vaccinated with recombinant vaccinia virus.展开更多
Objective: To construct a non-replicating vaccinia virus expressing human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16) L1, L2E7 proteins as a candidate vaccine for cervical cancer. Methods: Using vaccinia virus vector, we generated ...Objective: To construct a non-replicating vaccinia virus expressing human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16) L1, L2E7 proteins as a candidate vaccine for cervical cancer. Methods: Using vaccinia virus vector, we generated a strain of non-replicating recombinant vaccinia virus vaccine expressing HPV16 L1, L2E7 proteins by homologous recombination and identified by PCR and Westernloting. Results: We demonstrated that the L1, L2E7 gene of HPV16 were integrated into vaccinia genosome and could express L1, L2E7 protein stably when infected the CEF using PCR and Western-blot assay. Conclusion: NTVJL1/L2E7 can express L1, L2E7 protein of HPV16 and can be taken as a candidate vaccine for HPV16-associated diseases.展开更多
Monkeypox(mpox)outbreak in 2022 has caused more than 91,000 cases,has spread to 115 countries,regions,and territories,and has thus attracted much attention.The stability of poxvirus particles in the environment is rec...Monkeypox(mpox)outbreak in 2022 has caused more than 91,000 cases,has spread to 115 countries,regions,and territories,and has thus attracted much attention.The stability of poxvirus particles in the environment is recognized as an important factor in determining their transmission.However,few studies have investigated the persistence of poxviruses on material surfaces under various environmental conditions,and their sensitivity to biocides.Here,we systematically measured the stability of vaccinia virus(VACV)under different environmental conditions and sensitivity to inactivation methods via plaque assay,quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction(qPCR),and Gaussia luciferase(G‐luciferase)reporter system.The results show that VACV is stable on the surface of stainless steel,glass,clothing,plastic,towel,A4 paper,and tissue and persists much longer at 4℃ and?20℃,but is effectively inactivated by ultraviolet(UV)irradiation,heat treatment,and chemical reagents.Our study raises the awareness of long persistence of poxviruses in the environment and provides a simple solution to inactivate poxviruses using common disinfectants,which is expected to help the control and prevention of mpox virus and future poxvirus outbreaks.展开更多
Human papillomaviruses(HPVs) are a large family of double strand DNA viruses comprising more than 180 types. Infection with HPV is very common and it is associated with benign and malignant proliferation of skin and s...Human papillomaviruses(HPVs) are a large family of double strand DNA viruses comprising more than 180 types. Infection with HPV is very common and it is associated with benign and malignant proliferation of skin and squamous mucosae. Many HPVs, considered lowrisk such as HPV 6 and 11, produce warts; while highrisk viruses, such as HPVs 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, and 58, induce tumors. About 5% of all cancers in men and women are associated with HPV infection. Because there are not antiviral drugs for HPV infection, current therapies for low-risk HPV infections involve physical removal of the lesion by cryotherapy, trichloracetic acid, laser, or surgical removal. Surgical procedures are effective in the treatment of precancerous lesions, however after these procedures, many recurrences appear due to new re-infections, or to failure of the procedure to eliminate the HPV. In addition, HPV can inhibit recognition of malignant cellsby the immune system, leading to the development of cancer lesions. When this occurs, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are then used. Unfortunately, about 50% of the HPV-cancer patients still die. In the past decade, a better knowledge of the natural history of the virushost interaction and of the immune response against this viral infection has brought new therapeutic strategies geared to modulate the immune system to generate an efficient virus-specific cytotoxic response. Novel HPV protein-expressing vaccines have shown some significant clinical efficacy and systemic HPV-specific cytotoxic T cell responses. This review will describe the current status of the several therapeutic strategies used to treat HPV-induced lesions, and discuss the various new therapies now being tested.展开更多
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of gene therapy is closely related to the efficiency of vector transfection and expression. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to transfect a human brain glioma cell line with recombina...BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of gene therapy is closely related to the efficiency of vector transfection and expression. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to transfect a human brain glioma cell line with recombinant Vaccinia virus expressing the interleukin-2 (rVV-IL-2) gene, and to observe IL-2 expression and glioma cell proliferation potential after transfection. DESIGN: Experimental observation. SETTING: Department of Neurosurgery, Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA. MATERIALS: The rVV-IL-2 vectors were obtained through homologous recombination and screening in the Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. The human brain glioma cell line and IL-2-dependent cells were produced by the Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. Human IL-2 was produced by Genzyme Corporation. METHODS: At passage day l, Veto cells were amplified l ; 1 for virus and cells. A human brain glioma cell line was transfected using amplified Vaccinia viral vectors at varying multiplicities of infection (MOI). At 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-transfection, superuatant was collected to determine by MTT assay IL-2 expression levels in IL-2 dependent cells. The transfected and non-transfected cells were divided into 4 groups, namely MOI1 : 1, MOI 5 : 1, MOI 10 : 1, and control groups. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: IL-2 expression at different time points after transfection of human brain glioma cells with varying MOI of Vaccinia viral vectors; in vitro proliferation capacity of human brain glioma cells among the 4 groups. RESULTS: IL-2 expression was detectable 4 hours after Vaccinia viral vector transfection and reached 300 kU/L by 8 hours. There was no significant difference in the proliferating rate of human brain glioma cells among the 4 groups (P 〉 0.05). CONCLUSION: Vaccinia viral vectors can transfect human brain glioma cells in vitro and express high levels of IL-2. Vaccinia virus and high IL-2 expression do not influence the proliferation rate of human brain glioma cells in vitro.展开更多
Vaccinia melanoma oncolysate (VMO) prepared by infecting B16F10 melanoma cells with recombinant vaccinia virus encoding murine GMCSF gene was tested for its therapeutic effect on the preestablished melanoma. C57BL/6 m...Vaccinia melanoma oncolysate (VMO) prepared by infecting B16F10 melanoma cells with recombinant vaccinia virus encoding murine GMCSF gene was tested for its therapeutic effect on the preestablished melanoma. C57BL/6 mice were inoculated s.c. with 1×105 B16F10 melanoma cells and received s.c. administration with VMO prepared with GMCSF gene encoded vaccinia virus(GMCSFVMO), VMO prepared with thymidine kinase genedeficient vaccinia virus(TKVMO), B16F10 melanoma oncolysate(BMO), or PBS 3 days after tumor inoculation. The same treatment was bolstered one week later. The results demonstrated that GMCSFVMO treatment significantly inhibited the growth of subcutaneous tumor and prolonged the survival period of tumorbearing mice. Further study elucidated that cytotoxicity of PBL and splenocytes towards B16F10 increased obviously after treatment with GMCSFVMO, but NK activity remained unchanged. These results suggest that the tumor oncolysate vaccine prepared with GMCSF geneencoded vaccinia virus might exert potent therapeutic effect on the preestablished tumor through the efficient induction of specific antitumor immune response of the host.展开更多
BACKGROUND Monkeypox(MPX)is a zoonotic infection that is endemic in Western and Central Africa along the Congo River basin.It has a high case fatality rate especially in younger age groups.It belongs to the virus fami...BACKGROUND Monkeypox(MPX)is a zoonotic infection that is endemic in Western and Central Africa along the Congo River basin.It has a high case fatality rate especially in younger age groups.It belongs to the virus family orthopoxvirus like smallpox.It is transmitted from wild animals to humans but human to human transmission has been established.It is often a self-limited infection in endemic regions.Recently,attention has been given to MPX with the spread of infection to Europe and the United States of America(USA).There is currently sporadic infection of MPX in the USA especially amongst men who have sex with men(MSM).It is a serious life-threatening infection in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome co-infected individuals especially those who are treatment naïve with severe immunosuppression.CASE SUMMARY We report a 38-year old man who presented with rectal pain,and anal,torso,and facial rash.Abdominal computed tomography scan showed a near obstructive rectal mass with peri-anal fistula.MPX was positive.He was started on tecovirimat(TPOXX)and HAART therapy.Additional treatment provided included vaccinia immunoglobulin following his clinical deterioration.CONCLUSION This case highlights a rare presentation of MPX with peri-anal fistula and near obstructive rectal mass,and the significance of MPX as a differential diagnosis in proctitis in MSM in addition to other sexually transmitted infection like gonorrhea and chlamydia.展开更多
The monkeypox virus(MPXV)outbreak,declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC)by the World Health Organization(WHO)in 2022,continues to pose a significant threat due to the absence of vaccines or...The monkeypox virus(MPXV)outbreak,declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC)by the World Health Organization(WHO)in 2022,continues to pose a significant threat due to the absence of vaccines or drugs for MPXV infection.In this study,we developed an mRNA vaccine that expressing the A29L antigen,a specific protein of the intracellular mature virus.Our vaccine utilizes a thermostable ionizable lipid nanoparticle(iLNP)platform and has been administered to mice.Our find-ings demonstrate that the MPXV A29L mRNA vaccine candidate induces robust cross-neutralizing immune responses against both vaccinia virus(VACV)and MPXV live virus.Furthermore,immunization with the vaccine candidate provided protection against the VACV challenge in mice.These findings underscore the potential of mRNA-LNP vaccines as safe and effective candidates against monkeypox epidemics.Given the current absence of specific interventions for MPXV infection,our study represents a significant step forward in developing a viable solution to combat this ongoing public health threat.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81830006)the Science Technology Department of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2021C03117).
文摘Oncolytic virotherapy has emerged as a promising treatment for human cancers owing to an ability to elicit curative effects via systemic administration.Tumor cells often create an unfavorable immunosuppressive microenvironment that degrade viral structures and impede viral replication;however,recent studies have established that viruses altered via genetic modifications can serve as effective oncolytic agents to combat hostile tumor environments.Specifically,oncolytic vaccinia virus(OVV)has gained popularity owing to its safety,potential for systemic delivery,and large gene insertion capacity.This review highlights current research on the use of engineered mutated viruses and gene-armed OVVs to reverse the tumor microenvironment and enhance antitumor activity in vitro and in vivo,and provides an overview of ongoing clinical trials and combination therapies.In addition,we discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of OVV as a cancer therapy,and explore different perspectives in this field.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30972843the Medical Scientific Research Foundation of Shenzhen, No. 201102092
文摘Extracts from rabbit skin inflamed by the vaccinia virus can relieve pain and promote repair of nerve injury. The present study intraperitoneally injected extracts from rabbit skin inflamed by the vaccinia virus for 3 and 4 days prior to and following intrathecal injection of bupivacaine into pregnant rats. The pain threshold test after bupivacaine injection showed that the maximum possible effect of tail-flick latency peaked 1 day after intrathecal injection of bupivacaine in the extract-pretreatment group, and gradually decreased, while the maximum possible effect in the bupivacaine group continued to increase after intrathecal injection of bupivacaine. Histological observation showed that after 4 days of intrathecal injection of bupivacaine, the number of shrunken, vacuolated, apoptotic and caspase-9-positive cells in the dorsal root ganglion in the extract-pretreatment group was significantly reduced compared with the bupivacaine group. These findings indicate that extracts from rabbit skin inflamed by the vaccinia virus can attenuate neurotoxicity induced by intrathecal injection of bupivacaine in pregnant rats, possibly by inhibiting caspase-9 protein expression and suppressing nerve cell apoptosis.
文摘OBJECTIVE: To establish a mouse model of HCV core expression and investigate the toxicity of HCV core protein or the possible pathogenic effects. METHODS: A series of vaccinia viral expression vectors were engineered to express 5' portion of HCV genes including 5' non-translated region (NTR), core protein, and portion of the E1 gene. These HCV sequences were fused to a luciferase reporter gene and inserted into a vaccinia virus expression vector (pSC11) adjacent to the vaccinia virus promoter, p7.5. The recombinant DNA constructs were packed into infectious recombinant chimeric viruses. The expression of HCV core protein was examined in cultured cells after infection with these viruses. Death of the infected mice was investigated by specific correlation to the expression of HCV core protein and its expression levels. RESULTS: The recombinant virus (VNCE-LUA) expressed HCV core protein and an envelope-luciferase fusion protein in cultured cells. When Balb/c mice were inoculated intraperitoneally with more than 10~7 pfu per mouse of VNCE-LUA, death occurred immediately. The mortality was dependent on the amount of VNCE-LUA virus inoculated. All mice inoculated with 3×10~8 pfu of VNCE-LUA died within 4 days of infection and 50% of mice inoculated with 3×10~7 pfu of VNCE-LUA died within 7 days of infection. No death occurred in mice inoculated with 3×10~8 pfu of a control recombinant vaccinia virus, which expressed luciferase but not the HCV core and envelope proteins. Deletion of core sequences from VNCE-LUA rapidly reduced the mortality of infected mice whereas deletion of envelope sequence did not. SCID mice infected with VNCE-LUA died 2-3 days after infection, suggesting that the HCV-core induced mortality is not dependent on host T-or B-cell responses to core protein. CONCLUSIONS: HCV core protein can be lethal to mice when expressed in vivo and this specific lethality is independent of T-cells or B-cells. The findings and model itself provide a useful tool for further investigation on potential pathological effects as well as the potential toxicity of the HCV core protein.
基金This paper is supported by grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30 1 70 880 )
文摘ObjectiveTo study the effects of dendritic cells (DC) transfected with recombinant vaccinia virus encoding Epstein Barr virus (EBV) latent membrane protein 2A(LMP2A) gene,and to provide evidence for further investigation on the therapeutic vaccines against EBV associated malignancies. MethodsMature DC were transfected with EBV LMP2A recombinant vaccinia virus (rVV LMP2A). Before and after the transfection,the expression of surface antigens on mature DC including CD1a,CD83,CD40,CD80,HLA DR was measured by fluorescence activated cell sorter (FACS) and the function of DC to stimulate allogeneic T cells proliferation was measured by mixed leukocyte reactions (MLR). ResultsLMP2A protein was highly expressed (66.1 %) in DC after the transfection of rVV LMP2A. No significant changes in the primary surface antigens expression and in the MLR were detected during the transfection. Transfected DC still had strong potential in stimulating the proliferation of allogeneic T cells. ConclusionRecombinant vaccinia virus was an effective and non perturbing vector to mediate the transfection of LMP2A into DC. The functions of mature DC were not affected significantly by the transfection of Vac LMP2A. This study could provide evidence for the further immunotherapy of EBV associated malignancies,e.g. nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
基金Financial support was provided by CNPq, CAPES and FAPEMIG.Japueline M.S.Ferreira received fellowship from CAPES. R.M.S.Ferreira received fellowship from CAPES.R.M.E. P.C.P. Ferreira, C.A.Bonjardim,Z.I.P. Lobato and E.G.Kroon are recipients of research fellowship from CNPq
文摘Objectives:The purpose of this work was to study the infection course and cross-protection in mice after intradermal injection of Vaccinia virus(VACV) strain Western Reserve and three Brazilian VACV strains: Aracatuba,Muriae and BeAn58058 isolated from cow,human and rodent,respectively.Methods:Balb/c mice were inoculated by footpad and back scarification and daily monitored regarding lesion development and weight loss.To check cross protection after intradermal VACV inoculation,mice were subsequendy infected with different VACV strains and monitored to check lesion development.Serum neutralization assays were performed to check for the presence of antibodies against Orthopoxvirus.Results:After VACV intradermal inoculation the lesion development pattern was similar in mice infected with the different virus strains.By using the footpad scarification model,cross-protection among VACV strains was observed.Moreover,neutralizing antibodies against Orthopoxvirus were detected in sera from mice infected with all VACV strains.Conclusion:Although it was not possible to observe virulence differences among VACV strains isolated from cow,rodent and human using the murine model,this inoculation route showed to be an appropriated model to study lesions development since it mimics natural infections by VACV in nature.
文摘Oncolysates, debris of tumor cells, have been proven to be effective in active immunotherapy of cancer. In this experiment, the oncolysates from murine melanoma cells B16F10 transfected by recombinant vaccinia viruses encoding human IL2(IL2VBO) were used as vaccine. After treatment of tumor bearing mice with pulmonary metastases by intravenous injection of IL2VBO or rVVIL2, higher level IL2 activity was detected in the serum of IL2VBO or rVVIL2 treated mice at 8h. Further experiment results demonstrated that IL2VBO significantly reduced the number of pulmonary metastases and prolonged the survival time of tumorbearing mice when compared with other preparations. Fresh peripheral blood lymphocytes from IL2VBO treated mice showed potent cytotoxicity to B16F10 cells and YAC1 cells. But only cytotoxicity to B16F10 cells is more marked than that in rVVIL2 group, indicating that the IL2VBO could induce specific and non specific antitumor immunity. Because IL2 expression was at the same level in the serum of IL2VBO or rVVIL2 treated mice, the results suggested that the specific antitumor immunity induced by IL2VBO might contribute to the enhanced therapeutic effect of IL2VBO.
文摘To construct live recombinant vaccinia virus, The HGFSP gene encoding CSP, MSA1, MSA2, RESA,IL-1 and TT epitopes was inserted into the Eec RI and Burn HI sites of pSK plasmid. After digested with Eco RI,bluntly ended by Klenow enzyme and digested with Sac I, the HGFSP gene was cloned into the Sma I and Sac I sites of the vaccinia virus insertion vector (pJ2--16). Recombinant plasmids were identified by gel electrophoresis,restriction enzyme and enzyme map. Results evidenced that HGFSP gene fragment was correctly inserted into the cloning site of hemagglutinin (HA) gene of the pJ2--16 vector. The recombinant plasmids were trans feeted into Cos--7 cells, which were infected with wild type of vaccinia virus Tiantan strain, by means of lipofectamine. Two recombinant vaccinia viruses (HA) were screened and cloned by chicken hemadorption test in BHK21 cells. Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA), Dot--ELISA and Western blot with the antibodies against HGFSP protein expressed by E. colt showed that one of the 2 recombinant vaccinia virus expressed desired proteins in infected BHK21 cells. Western blot also showed that the molecular weight of 2 of expressed protein bands was about 23 kDa, according to the theoretical molecular weight of HGFSP protein. Further identification of immunological characters of recombinant virus is under way.
文摘A recombinant vaccinia virus expressing murine granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (VVGM-CSF) was tested for its antitumor activity.Murine pulmonary metastasis was established by injecting 20×10~5 B16F10 melanoma cells into the tail vein of C57BL/6 mice. Three days after B16F10 inoculation,WGM-CSF or VVTK, a thymidine kinase gene deficient control vaccinia virus, were injected intraperitoneally twice weekly for 2 weeks. Two weeks later, the mice were sacrificed and pulmonary metastasis fool counted.The results demonstrated that VVGM-CSF treatment significantly decreased the number of pulmonary metastasis and prolonged the survival time of tumorbearing mice. Cytotoxic and phagocytic activities of the peritoncal macrophages were found to be markedly elevated in mice treated with WGM-CSF. Nitric oxide released from the macrophages was also found to be increased. These data, together with our other results,strongly demonstrated that continuous secretion of GMCSF and activation of macrophages might pal-tially explain the therapeutic effects of VVGM-CSF on murine pulmonary metastasis.
文摘A synthetic oligonucleotide, HSD-2a, encoding a peptide segment of the extracel-lular domain of a human sperm membrane protein, YWK-II, was fused with hepatitisB surface antigen gene (HBs gene ). The fused gene was then cloned to pUC18plasmid. The fused gene was prepared from the recombinant pUC18 plasmid byBamH I and Eco R I digestion, and then cloned into the transfer vector pGJP- 5 underthe control of P;., promoter, designated as pGJP-HSD/HBs. CV-1 cells were co-transfected with vaccinia virus (Tian Tan strain) and pGJP-HSD/IIBs and homolo-gous re combination occurred between the vaccinia virus TK gene of the plasmid flank-ing the foreign gene and the same sequences within the virus genome. TK phen0tyPerecombinant virus, vv-HSD/HBs, were selected from trandected HuTK' cells byplaque purthcation technique. The eopressi0n of HSD-b in spent medium and cellu-lar protein of HuTK cells infected with vv-HSD/HBs was determined by ELISAand Western-blot analysis using anti-rwK-II antiserum. The present study indicatesthat the vv-HSD/HBs seems promising as an antdertility vaccine.
文摘The Epstein-Barr virus membrane antigen was constructed and inserted into vaccinia virus, Tian-tan strain in order to study the effect of this virus on EB infection and tumorogenesis. The EBV-derived membrane antigen was expressed under the control of a 7.5 K promoter of vaccinia virus. The antibody against the membrane antigen of EB virus was produced on rabbits vaccinated with recombinant vaccinia virus.
基金Support by a grant from the National High Technology Research and Development Program, China (No.2002AA216041).
文摘Objective: To construct a non-replicating vaccinia virus expressing human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16) L1, L2E7 proteins as a candidate vaccine for cervical cancer. Methods: Using vaccinia virus vector, we generated a strain of non-replicating recombinant vaccinia virus vaccine expressing HPV16 L1, L2E7 proteins by homologous recombination and identified by PCR and Westernloting. Results: We demonstrated that the L1, L2E7 gene of HPV16 were integrated into vaccinia genosome and could express L1, L2E7 protein stably when infected the CEF using PCR and Western-blot assay. Conclusion: NTVJL1/L2E7 can express L1, L2E7 protein of HPV16 and can be taken as a candidate vaccine for HPV16-associated diseases.
基金supported by funds from the National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFE0203100)the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS 2021-I2M-1-038 and CIFMS 2022-I2M-1-021)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82271802,82241075,and 82072288).
文摘Monkeypox(mpox)outbreak in 2022 has caused more than 91,000 cases,has spread to 115 countries,regions,and territories,and has thus attracted much attention.The stability of poxvirus particles in the environment is recognized as an important factor in determining their transmission.However,few studies have investigated the persistence of poxviruses on material surfaces under various environmental conditions,and their sensitivity to biocides.Here,we systematically measured the stability of vaccinia virus(VACV)under different environmental conditions and sensitivity to inactivation methods via plaque assay,quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction(qPCR),and Gaussia luciferase(G‐luciferase)reporter system.The results show that VACV is stable on the surface of stainless steel,glass,clothing,plastic,towel,A4 paper,and tissue and persists much longer at 4℃ and?20℃,but is effectively inactivated by ultraviolet(UV)irradiation,heat treatment,and chemical reagents.Our study raises the awareness of long persistence of poxviruses in the environment and provides a simple solution to inactivate poxviruses using common disinfectants,which is expected to help the control and prevention of mpox virus and future poxvirus outbreaks.
基金Supported by Dirección General de Asuntos del Personal Académico,Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México No.IN207514Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología,Mexico,No.168098
文摘Human papillomaviruses(HPVs) are a large family of double strand DNA viruses comprising more than 180 types. Infection with HPV is very common and it is associated with benign and malignant proliferation of skin and squamous mucosae. Many HPVs, considered lowrisk such as HPV 6 and 11, produce warts; while highrisk viruses, such as HPVs 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, and 58, induce tumors. About 5% of all cancers in men and women are associated with HPV infection. Because there are not antiviral drugs for HPV infection, current therapies for low-risk HPV infections involve physical removal of the lesion by cryotherapy, trichloracetic acid, laser, or surgical removal. Surgical procedures are effective in the treatment of precancerous lesions, however after these procedures, many recurrences appear due to new re-infections, or to failure of the procedure to eliminate the HPV. In addition, HPV can inhibit recognition of malignant cellsby the immune system, leading to the development of cancer lesions. When this occurs, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are then used. Unfortunately, about 50% of the HPV-cancer patients still die. In the past decade, a better knowledge of the natural history of the virushost interaction and of the immune response against this viral infection has brought new therapeutic strategies geared to modulate the immune system to generate an efficient virus-specific cytotoxic response. Novel HPV protein-expressing vaccines have shown some significant clinical efficacy and systemic HPV-specific cytotoxic T cell responses. This review will describe the current status of the several therapeutic strategies used to treat HPV-induced lesions, and discuss the various new therapies now being tested.
文摘BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of gene therapy is closely related to the efficiency of vector transfection and expression. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to transfect a human brain glioma cell line with recombinant Vaccinia virus expressing the interleukin-2 (rVV-IL-2) gene, and to observe IL-2 expression and glioma cell proliferation potential after transfection. DESIGN: Experimental observation. SETTING: Department of Neurosurgery, Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA. MATERIALS: The rVV-IL-2 vectors were obtained through homologous recombination and screening in the Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. The human brain glioma cell line and IL-2-dependent cells were produced by the Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. Human IL-2 was produced by Genzyme Corporation. METHODS: At passage day l, Veto cells were amplified l ; 1 for virus and cells. A human brain glioma cell line was transfected using amplified Vaccinia viral vectors at varying multiplicities of infection (MOI). At 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-transfection, superuatant was collected to determine by MTT assay IL-2 expression levels in IL-2 dependent cells. The transfected and non-transfected cells were divided into 4 groups, namely MOI1 : 1, MOI 5 : 1, MOI 10 : 1, and control groups. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: IL-2 expression at different time points after transfection of human brain glioma cells with varying MOI of Vaccinia viral vectors; in vitro proliferation capacity of human brain glioma cells among the 4 groups. RESULTS: IL-2 expression was detectable 4 hours after Vaccinia viral vector transfection and reached 300 kU/L by 8 hours. There was no significant difference in the proliferating rate of human brain glioma cells among the 4 groups (P 〉 0.05). CONCLUSION: Vaccinia viral vectors can transfect human brain glioma cells in vitro and express high levels of IL-2. Vaccinia virus and high IL-2 expression do not influence the proliferation rate of human brain glioma cells in vitro.
文摘Vaccinia melanoma oncolysate (VMO) prepared by infecting B16F10 melanoma cells with recombinant vaccinia virus encoding murine GMCSF gene was tested for its therapeutic effect on the preestablished melanoma. C57BL/6 mice were inoculated s.c. with 1×105 B16F10 melanoma cells and received s.c. administration with VMO prepared with GMCSF gene encoded vaccinia virus(GMCSFVMO), VMO prepared with thymidine kinase genedeficient vaccinia virus(TKVMO), B16F10 melanoma oncolysate(BMO), or PBS 3 days after tumor inoculation. The same treatment was bolstered one week later. The results demonstrated that GMCSFVMO treatment significantly inhibited the growth of subcutaneous tumor and prolonged the survival period of tumorbearing mice. Further study elucidated that cytotoxicity of PBL and splenocytes towards B16F10 increased obviously after treatment with GMCSFVMO, but NK activity remained unchanged. These results suggest that the tumor oncolysate vaccine prepared with GMCSF geneencoded vaccinia virus might exert potent therapeutic effect on the preestablished tumor through the efficient induction of specific antitumor immune response of the host.
文摘BACKGROUND Monkeypox(MPX)is a zoonotic infection that is endemic in Western and Central Africa along the Congo River basin.It has a high case fatality rate especially in younger age groups.It belongs to the virus family orthopoxvirus like smallpox.It is transmitted from wild animals to humans but human to human transmission has been established.It is often a self-limited infection in endemic regions.Recently,attention has been given to MPX with the spread of infection to Europe and the United States of America(USA).There is currently sporadic infection of MPX in the USA especially amongst men who have sex with men(MSM).It is a serious life-threatening infection in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome co-infected individuals especially those who are treatment naïve with severe immunosuppression.CASE SUMMARY We report a 38-year old man who presented with rectal pain,and anal,torso,and facial rash.Abdominal computed tomography scan showed a near obstructive rectal mass with peri-anal fistula.MPX was positive.He was started on tecovirimat(TPOXX)and HAART therapy.Additional treatment provided included vaccinia immunoglobulin following his clinical deterioration.CONCLUSION This case highlights a rare presentation of MPX with peri-anal fistula and near obstructive rectal mass,and the significance of MPX as a differential diagnosis in proctitis in MSM in addition to other sexually transmitted infection like gonorrhea and chlamydia.
基金supported by National Key Research&Development Program of China(Nos.2021YFA1201000,2021YFC2302400)Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund Program for Young Scholars(No.XSQD-6120220072)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82371846)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M720438).
文摘The monkeypox virus(MPXV)outbreak,declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC)by the World Health Organization(WHO)in 2022,continues to pose a significant threat due to the absence of vaccines or drugs for MPXV infection.In this study,we developed an mRNA vaccine that expressing the A29L antigen,a specific protein of the intracellular mature virus.Our vaccine utilizes a thermostable ionizable lipid nanoparticle(iLNP)platform and has been administered to mice.Our find-ings demonstrate that the MPXV A29L mRNA vaccine candidate induces robust cross-neutralizing immune responses against both vaccinia virus(VACV)and MPXV live virus.Furthermore,immunization with the vaccine candidate provided protection against the VACV challenge in mice.These findings underscore the potential of mRNA-LNP vaccines as safe and effective candidates against monkeypox epidemics.Given the current absence of specific interventions for MPXV infection,our study represents a significant step forward in developing a viable solution to combat this ongoing public health threat.