The Canarypox-virus vaccine vector ALVAC triggers the release of IFN-γ by Natural Killer (NK) cells enhancing Th1 polarization

Elizabeth J. Ryan, Anke Harenberg, Nicolas Burdin

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Abstract

We investigated the mechanism by which ALVAC activates innate immunity. Combining ALVAC with protein antigens significantly augmented antigen-specific IgG2a responses; this was dependent on the presence of bioactive interferon (IFN)-γ. Immuno-depletion of NK cells prior to ALVAC immunisation abrogated IFN-γ production indicating that they are the main cellular source of early IFN-γ in vivo. Murine bone-marrow derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) cultured in the presence of ALVAC secreted high levels of the chemokines CXCL10 and CCL2 and up-regulated expression of the maturation markers CD40, CD80 and CD86. Therefore, we conclude that ALVAC acts as an adjuvant through a mechanism requiring NK cell derived IFN-γ, DC activation and chemokine secretion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3380-3390
Number of pages11
JournalVaccine
Volume25
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Apr 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adjuvant
  • AIDS vaccine
  • Dendritic cell
  • NK cell
  • Th1

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