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Design and Preclinical Evaluation of a Multi-Epitope mRNA Vaccine Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections represent a critical healthcare challenge. In this study, we describe the design a multi-epitope mRNA vaccine encoding immunodominant MRSA antigens, delivered using a novel lipid nanoparticle system. Preclinical evaluation in murine models demonstrated robust humoral and cellular immune responses, with significant protection against MRSA challenge. The vaccine exhibited excellent safety and tolerability profiles. No bacterial colonies were detected in the brain, lung, and spleen tissues of the mice that were immunized with the mRNA vaccine at dosages of 75, 150, or 300 µg. No statistical difference in bacterial burden was found among the mRNA-dosed groups. Our findings support the further development of mRNA-based strategies for combating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

Source: Trends in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

DOI: 10.57238/tpb.2025.153196.1025

Authors: Noor Kbah, Fatemah Shkir, Saja Hashim, Qassim A. Zigam, Ahmed R. Ali

Institutions: Al-Zahraa University for Women, University of Babylon, Al-Mustaqbal University, Mansoura University

Language: English

Topic: vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4412878364

FWCI: 0.522

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