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The Opposing Effect of Type I IFN on the T Cell Response by Non-modified mRNA-Lipoplex Vaccines Is Determined by the Route of Administration

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Van Hoecke, Lien, Roose, Kenny, Ballegeer, Marlies, Zhong, Zifu, Sanders, Niek N., De Koker, Stefaan, Saelens, Xavier, Van Lint, Sandra·2020·Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids

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mRNA-lipoplex vaccines are currently being explored in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of patients with advanced solid tumors. Mechanistically, these mRNA-lipoplex vaccines are characterized by the induction of type I interferon (IFN) centered innate responses. Earlier studies have identified type I IFNs as major regulators of the T cell response instigated by mRNA-lipoplex vaccines. However, stimulatory or, in contrast, profound inhibitory effects of type I IFNs were described depending on the study. In this mouse study, we demonstrated that the opposing roles of type I IFN signaling on the magnitude of the vaccine-evoked T cell responses is dependent on the route of mRNA-lipoplex administration and is regulated at the level of the T cells rather than indirectly through modulation of dendritic cell function. This study helps to understand the double-edged sword character of type I IFN induction upon mRNA-based vaccine treatment and may contribute to a more rational design of mRNA vaccination regimens.

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Authors
Van Hoecke, L., Roose, K., Ballegeer, M., Zhong, Z., Sanders, N. N., De Koker, S., Saelens, X., & Van Lint, S.
Affiliations
Ghent University (BE)
Venue
Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2020-12
Volume
22
Pages
373-381
ISSN
2162-2531 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3085627131
Cited by
55
References
7
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 11
FWCI
2.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (648124)
  • European Research Council
  • Universiteit Gent (BOF2015/GOA/031)
  • China Scholarship Council (201607650018)
  • Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › interferon and immune responses
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
Keywords
type I interferon, T cell response, route of administration, mRNA vaccines, cancer immunotherapy, innate immune response, dendritic cells, solid tumors, vaccine design

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