Development of a novel equine influenza virus live-attenuated vaccine.
Abstract: H3N8 equine influenza virus (EIV) is an important and significant respiratory pathogen of horses. EIV is enzootic in Europe and North America, mainly due to the suboptimal efficacy of current vaccines. We describe, for the first time, the generation of a temperature sensitive (ts) H3N8 EIV live-attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) using reverse-genetics approaches. Our EIV LAIV was attenuated (att) in vivo and able to induce, upon a single intranasal administration, protection against H3N8 EIV wild-type (WT) challenge in both a mouse model and the natural host, the horse. Notably, since our EIV LAIV was generated using reverse genetics, the vaccine can be easily updated against drifting or emerging strains of EIV using the safety backbone of our EIV LAIV as master donor virus (MDV). These results demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a novel EIV LAIV approach for the prevention and control of currently circulating H3N8 EIVs in horse populations.
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The research article deals with the successful development of a new live-attenuated vaccine for equine influenza virus (EIV), a significant respiratory pathogen in horses. This vaccine can be introduced intranasally and has been proven to protect against EIV in both a mouse model and actual horses.
Vaccine Development and Methodology
- The researchers developed a new type of live-attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) designed to tackle equine influenza virus (EIV), a respiratory disease that mainly affects horses.
- This new LAIV was created via reverse-genetics approaches. Reverse genetics is a method by which viruses can be constructed ‘backward’, starting from an RNA sequence to create a functioning virus. This technique allows for easy manipulation and control over the virus’s genetic makeup.
- The vaccine they created was temperature sensitive, meaning it was designed to multiply at lower temperatures — like those found in the nose — but unable to replicate at the higher temperatures common to the lower respiratory tract, thus ensuring its safety.
Testing and Results
- Before testing on horses, the vaccine was first tested on a mouse model. This preliminary testing stage helped to ensure the vaccine’s validity and safety.
- Upon successful tests with the mouse model, a single intranasal dose of the vaccine was found to be effective against the H3N8 EIV wild-type in the natural host, the horse.
- This effectiveness demonstrates the vaccine’s potential to help control the spread of EIV in horse populations, improving animal health.
Potential for Future Use
- One notable feature of this new EIV LAIV is its adaptability. Since the vaccine was generated using reverse genetics, the vaccine can be easily updated to face any changes or new strains of the EIV.
- This ability to adapt to new strains will be particularly beneficial for managing and controlling strains of EIV that have become prevalent due to the suboptimal efficacy of the current vaccines.
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APA
Rodriguez L, Reedy S, Nogales A, Murcia PR, Chambers TM, Martinez-Sobrido L.
(2018).
Development of a novel equine influenza virus live-attenuated vaccine.
Virology, 516, 76-85.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2018.01.005 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States.
- Department of Veterinary Science, Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States.
- MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
- Department of Veterinary Science, Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States. Electronic address: luis_martinez@urmc.rochester.edu.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Antibodies, Viral / immunology
- Female
- Horse Diseases / immunology
- Horse Diseases / prevention & control
- Horse Diseases / virology
- Horses
- Influenza A Virus, H3N8 Subtype / genetics
- Influenza A Virus, H3N8 Subtype / immunology
- Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage
- Influenza Vaccines / genetics
- Influenza Vaccines / immunology
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Orthomyxoviridae Infections / prevention & control
- Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary
- Orthomyxoviridae Infections / virology
- Reverse Genetics
- Vaccination
- Vaccines, Attenuated / administration & dosage
- Vaccines, Attenuated / genetics
- Vaccines, Attenuated / immunology
Grant Funding
- HHSN272201400005C / NIAID NIH HHS
- MC_UU_12014/9 / Medical Research Council
- MC_UU_120/14/9 / Medical Research Council
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