A genetically engineered neuronal membrane-based nanotoxoid elicits protective immunity against neurotoxins.
Bioact Mater
; 38: 321-330, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Given their dangerous effects on the nervous system, neurotoxins represent a significant threat to public health. Various therapeutic approaches, including chelating agents, receptor decoys, and toxin-neutralizing antibodies, have been explored. While prophylactic vaccines are desirable, it is oftentimes difficult to effectively balance their safety and efficacy given the highly dangerous nature of neurotoxins. To address this, we report here on a nanovaccine against neurotoxins that leverages the detoxifying properties of cell membrane-coated nanoparticles. A genetically modified cell line with constitutive overexpression of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is developed as a membrane source to generate biomimetic nanoparticles that can effectively and irreversibly bind to α-bungarotoxin, a model neurotoxin. This abrogates the biological activity of the toxin, enabling the resulting nanotoxoid to be safely delivered into the body and processed by the immune system. When co-administered with an immunological adjuvant, a strong humoral response against α-bungarotoxin is generated that protects vaccinated mice against a lethal dose of the toxin. Overall, this work highlights the potential of using genetic modification strategies to develop nanotoxoid formulations against various biological threats.
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Bioact Mater
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2024
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