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The Human Antibody Response to the Influenza Virus Neuraminidase Following Infection or Vaccination.


ABSTRACT: The influenza virus neuraminidase (NA) is primarily involved in the release of progeny viruses from infected cells-a critical role for virus replication. Compared to the immuno-dominant hemagglutinin, there are fewer NA subtypes, and NA experiences a slower rate of antigenic drift and reduced immune selection pressure. Furthermore, NA inhibiting antibodies prevent viral egress, thus preventing viral spread. Anti-NA immunity can lessen disease severity, reduce viral shedding, and decrease viral lung titers in humans and various animal models. As a result, there has been a concerted effort to investigate the possibilities of incorporating immunogenic forms of NA as a vaccine antigen in future vaccine formulations. In this review, we discuss NA-based immunity and describe several human NA-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that have a broad range of protection. We also review vaccine platforms that are investigating NA antigens in pre-clinical models and their potential use for next-generation influenza virus vaccines. The evidence presented here supports the inclusion of immunogenic NA in future influenza virus vaccines.

SUBMITTER: Rajendran M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8402431 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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