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  1. Article ; Online: In Vitro FVIII-Encoding Transgenic Mesenchymal Stem Cells Maintain Successful Coagulation in FVIII-Deficient Plasma Mimicking Hemophilia A

    Hemşinlioğlu, Cansu / Aslan, Elif Sibel / Taştan, Cihan / Çakırsoy, Didem / Turan, Raife Dilek / Seyis, Utku / Elek, Muhammer / Sır Karakuş, Gözde / Günaydın, Ömur Selin / Abanuz, Selen / Kançağı, Derya Dilek / Yurtsever, Bulut / Yalçın, Koray / Kasap, Murat / Ovalı, Ercüment

    Turkish journal of haematology : official journal of Turkish Society of Haematology

    2023  Volume 40, Issue 2, Page(s) 118–124

    Abstract: Objective: Hemophilia A is an X-linked recessive bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of plasma coagulation factor VIII (FVIII), and it accounts for about 80%-85% of all cases of hemophilia. Plasma-derived therapies or recombinant FVIII concentrates ...

    Abstract Objective: Hemophilia A is an X-linked recessive bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of plasma coagulation factor VIII (FVIII), and it accounts for about 80%-85% of all cases of hemophilia. Plasma-derived therapies or recombinant FVIII concentrates are used to prevent and treat the bleeding symptoms along with FVIII-mimicking antibodies. Recently, the European Medicines Agency granted conditional marketing approval for the first gene therapy for hemophilia A. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of coagulation in correcting FVIII deficiency with FVIII-secreting transgenic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).
    Materials and methods: A lentiviral vector encoding a B domain-deleted FVIII cDNA sequence with CD45R0 truncated (CD45R0t) surface marker was designed to develop a transgenic FVIII-expressing primary cell line by transducing MSCs. The efficacy and functionality of the FVIII secreted from the MSCs was assessed with anti-FVIII ELISA, CD45R0t flow cytometry, FVIII western blot, and mixing test analysis in vitro.
    Results: The findings of this study showed that the transgenic MSCs maintained persistent FVIII secretion. There was no significant difference in FVIII secretion over time, suggesting stable FVIII expression from the MSCs. The functionality of the FVIII protein secreted in the MSC supernatant was demonstrated by applying a mixing test in coagulation analysis. In the mixing test analysis, FVIII-deficient human plasma products were mixed with either a saline control or FVIII-secreted MSC supernatant. The mean FVIII level of the saline control group was 0.41±0.03 IU/dL, whereas the mean level was 25.41±33.38 IU/dL in the FVIII-secreting MSC supernatant mixed group (p<0.01). The mean activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) of the saline control group was 92.69±11.38 s, while in the FVIII-secreting MSC supernatant mixed group, the mean aPTT level decreased to 38.60±13.38 s (p<0.001).
    Conclusion: The findings of this in vitro study suggest that the new method presented here is promising as a possible treatment for hemophilia A. Accordingly, a study of FVIII-secreting transgenic MSCs will next be initiated in a FVIII-knockout animal model.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Factor VIII/genetics ; Hemophilia A/genetics ; Hemophilia A/therapy ; Blood Coagulation ; Genetic Therapy/methods ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Factor VIII (9001-27-8)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-06
    Publishing country Turkey
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2185903-6
    ISSN 1308-5263 ; 1300-7777
    ISSN (online) 1308-5263
    ISSN 1300-7777
    DOI 10.4274/tjh.galenos.2023.2022-0318
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  2. Article ; Online: Preliminary Report of the Academic CAR-T (ISIKOK-19) Cell Clinical Trial in Turkey: Characterization of Product and Outcomes of Clinical Application

    Erdoğan, Ebru / Yalçın, Koray / Hemşinlioğlu, Cansu / Sezgin, Aslıhan / Seyis, Utku / Kançağı, Derya Dilek / Taştan, Cihan / Yurtsever, Bulut / Turan, Raife Dilek / Çakırsoy, Didem / Abanuz, Selen / Sır Karakuş, Gözde / Elek, Muhammer / Bekoz, Hüseyin Saffet / Gemici, Ali İhsan / Sargın, Deniz / Arat, Mutlu / Ferhanoğlu, Burhan / Pekgüç, Ebru /
    Örnek, Serdar / Büyüktaş, Deram / Birgen, Nur / Ratip, Siret / Ovalı, Ercüment

    Turkish journal of haematology : official journal of Turkish Society of Haematology

    2022  Volume 39, Issue 3, Page(s) 206–210

    Abstract: Objective: Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapies have already made an impact on the treatment of B-cell malignancies. Although CAR-T cell therapies are promising, there are concerns about commercial products regarding their affordability ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapies have already made an impact on the treatment of B-cell malignancies. Although CAR-T cell therapies are promising, there are concerns about commercial products regarding their affordability and sustainability. In this preliminary study, the results of the first production and clinical data of an academic CAR-T cell (ISIKOK-19) trial in Turkey are presented.
    Materials and methods: A pilot clinical trial (NCT04206943) designed to assess the safety and feasibility of ISIKOK-19 T-cell therapy for patients with relapsed and refractory CD19+ tumors was conducted and participating patients received ISIKOK-19 infusions between October 2019 and July 2021. The production data of the first 8 patients and the clinical outcome of 7 patients who received ISIKOK-19 cell infusions are presented in this study.
    Results: Nine patients were enrolled in the trial [5 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and 4 with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)], but only 7 patients could receive treatment. Two of the 3 participating ALL patients and 3 of the 4 NHL patients had complete/partial response (overall response rate: 72%). Four patients (57%) had CAR-T-related toxicities (cytokine release syndrome, CAR-T-related encephalopathy syndrome, and pancytopenia). Two patients were unresponsive and had progressive disease following CAR-T therapy. Two patients with partial response had progressive disease during follow-up.
    Conclusion: Production efficacy and fulfillment of the criteria of quality control were satisfactory for academic production. Response rates and toxicity profiles were also acceptable for this heavily pretreated/refractory patient group. ISIKOK-19 cells appear to be a safe, economical, and efficient treatment option for CD19+ tumors. However, the findings of this study need to be supported by the currently ongoing ISIKOK-19 clinical trial.
    MeSH term(s) Antigens, CD19 ; Humans ; Immunotherapy, Adoptive/adverse effects ; Immunotherapy, Adoptive/methods ; Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/therapy ; Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/etiology ; Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/therapy ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell/genetics ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell/therapeutic use ; Receptors, Chimeric Antigen ; Turkey/epidemiology
    Chemical Substances Antigens, CD19 ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell ; Receptors, Chimeric Antigen
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-18
    Publishing country Turkey
    Document type Clinical Trial ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2185903-6
    ISSN 1308-5263 ; 1300-7777
    ISSN (online) 1308-5263
    ISSN 1300-7777
    DOI 10.4274/tjh.galenos.2022.2022.0193
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  3. Article ; Online: Gamma-irradiated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, OZG-38.61.3, confers protection from SARS-CoV-2 challenge in human ACEII-transgenic mice.

    Turan, Raife Dilek / Tastan, Cihan / Dilek Kancagi, Derya / Yurtsever, Bulut / Sir Karakus, Gozde / Ozer, Samed / Abanuz, Selen / Cakirsoy, Didem / Tumentemur, Gamze / Demir, Sevda / Seyis, Utku / Kuzay, Recai / Elek, Muhammer / Kocaoglu, Miyase Ezgi / Ertop, Gurcan / Arbak, Serap / Acikel Elmas, Merve / Hemsinlioglu, Cansu / Hatirnaz Ng, Ozden /
    Akyoney, Sezer / Sahin, Ilayda / Kayhan, Cavit Kerem / Tokat, Fatma / Akpinar, Gurler / Kasap, Murat / Kocagoz, Ayse Sesin / Ozbek, Ugur / Telci, Dilek / Sahin, Fikrettin / Yalcin, Koray / Ratip, Siret / Ince, Umit / Ovali, Ercument

    Scientific reports

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 15799

    Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused the most severe pandemic around the world, and vaccine development for urgent use became a crucial issue. Inactivated virus formulated vaccines such as Hepatitis A and smallpox proved to be reliable approaches for immunization ...

    Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused the most severe pandemic around the world, and vaccine development for urgent use became a crucial issue. Inactivated virus formulated vaccines such as Hepatitis A and smallpox proved to be reliable approaches for immunization for prolonged periods. In this study, a gamma-irradiated inactivated virus vaccine does not require an extra purification process, unlike the chemically inactivated vaccines. Hence, the novelty of our vaccine candidate (OZG-38.61.3) is that it is a non-adjuvant added, gamma-irradiated, and intradermally applied inactive viral vaccine. Efficiency and safety dose (either 10
    MeSH term(s) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2/genetics ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2/metabolism ; Animals ; Antibodies, Neutralizing/immunology ; Antibodies, Viral/immunology ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19 Vaccines/immunology ; Chlorocebus aethiops ; Cytokines/metabolism ; Dose-Response Relationship, Immunologic ; Gamma Rays ; Humans ; Immunity ; Lung/pathology ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mice, Transgenic ; RNA, Viral ; SARS-CoV-2/immunology ; SARS-CoV-2/radiation effects ; Vaccination ; Vaccines, Inactivated/immunology ; Vero Cells ; Virus Replication
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Neutralizing ; Antibodies, Viral ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; Cytokines ; RNA, Viral ; Vaccines, Inactivated ; ACE2 protein, human (EC 3.4.17.23) ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (EC 3.4.17.23)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-021-95086-4
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  4. Article ; Online: Preclinical efficacy and safety analysis of gamma-irradiated inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates.

    Sir Karakus, Gozde / Tastan, Cihan / Dilek Kancagi, Derya / Yurtsever, Bulut / Tumentemur, Gamze / Demir, Sevda / Turan, Raife Dilek / Abanuz, Selen / Cakirsoy, Didem / Seyis, Utku / Ozer, Samed / Elibol, Omer / Elek, Muhammer / Ertop, Gurcan / Arbak, Serap / Acikel Elmas, Merve / Hemsinlioglu, Cansu / Kocagoz, Ayse Sesin / Hatirnaz Ng, Ozden /
    Akyoney, Sezer / Sahin, Ilayda / Ozbek, Ugur / Telci, Dilek / Sahin, Fikrettin / Yalcin, Koray / Ratip, Siret / Ovali, Ercument

    Scientific reports

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 5804

    Abstract: COVID-19 outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 created an unprecedented health crisis since there is no vaccine for this novel virus. Therefore, SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have become crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality. In this study, in vitro and in vivo ... ...

    Abstract COVID-19 outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 created an unprecedented health crisis since there is no vaccine for this novel virus. Therefore, SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have become crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality. In this study, in vitro and in vivo safety and efficacy analyzes of lyophilized vaccine candidates inactivated by gamma-irradiation were performed. The candidate vaccines in this study were OZG-3861 version 1 (V1), an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine, and SK-01 version 1 (V1), a GM-CSF adjuvant added vaccine. The candidate vaccines were applied intradermally to BALB/c mice to assess toxicity and immunogenicity. Preliminary results in vaccinated mice are reported in this study. Especially, the vaccine models containing GM-CSF caused significant antibody production with neutralization capacity in absence of the antibody-dependent enhancement feature, when considered in terms of T and B cell responses. Another important finding was that the presence of adjuvant was more important in T cell in comparison with B cell response. Vaccinated mice showed T cell response upon restimulation with whole inactivated SARS-CoV-2 or peptide pool. This study shows that the vaccines are effective and leads us to start the challenge test to investigate the gamma-irradiated inactivated vaccine candidates for infective SARS-CoV-2 virus in humanized ACE2 + mice.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; COVID-19 Vaccines/immunology ; COVID-19 Vaccines/toxicity ; Female ; Gamma Rays ; Genome, Viral ; Humans ; Immunogenicity, Vaccine ; Male ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; SARS-CoV-2/genetics ; Vaccines, Inactivated/immunology ; Vaccines, Inactivated/toxicity ; Mice
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines ; Vaccines, Inactivated
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Evaluation Study ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-021-83930-6
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  5. Article ; Online: Preliminary report of preclinical efficacy and safety analysis of gamma-irradiated inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates, SK-01 version 1 and OZG-3861 version 1

    Sir Karakus, Gozde / Tastan, Cihan / Kancagi, Derya Dilek / Yurtsever, Bulut / Tumentemur, Gamze / Demir, Sevda / Turan, Raife Dilek / Abanuz, Selen / Cakirsoy, Didem / Seyis, Utku / Ozer, Samed / Elibol, Omer / Elek, Muhammer / Ertop, Gurcan / Arbak, Serap / Acikel Elmas, Merve / Hemsinlioglu, Cansu / Kocagoz, Ayse Sesin / Hatirnaz Ng, Ozden /
    Akyoney, Sezer / Sahin, Ilayda / Ozbek, Ugur / Telci, Dilek / Sahin, Fikrettin / Yalcin, Koray / Ovali, Ercument

    bioRxiv

    Abstract: The COVID-19 outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 has created an unprecedented health crisis since there is no coronavirus vaccine in the market due to the novelty of this virus. Therefore, SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have become very important to reduce morbidity and ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 has created an unprecedented health crisis since there is no coronavirus vaccine in the market due to the novelty of this virus. Therefore, SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have become very important to reduce morbidity and mortality. At this point, inactivated vaccines are important because the straightforward process of existing infrastructure used for several licensed human vaccines can be used for SARS-CoV-2. Inactive vaccines provide an antigenic presentation similar to that when they encounter invasive virus particles of the immune system. In this study, in vitro and in vivo safety and efficacy analyzes of lyophilized vaccine candidates inactivated by gamma-irradiation were performed. Our candidate OZG-3861 version 1 (V1) is an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine, and SK-01 version 1 (V1) is the GM-CSF adjuvant added vaccine candidate. We applied the candidates intradermal to BALB/c mice to assess the toxicity and immunogenicity of the OZG-3861 V1 and SK-01 V1. Here, we report our preliminary results in vaccinated mice. When considered in terms of T and B cell responses, it was observed that especially the vaccine models containing GM-CSF as an adjuvant caused significant antibody production with neutralization capacity in absence of the antibody-dependent enhancement feature. Another finding showed that the presence of adjuvant is more important in T cell response rather than B cell. The vaccinated mice showed T cell response upon restimulation with whole inactivated SARS-CoV-2 or peptide pool. This study encouraged us to start the challenge test using infective SARS-CoV-2 viruses and our second version of gamma-irradiated inactivated vaccine candidates in humanized ACE2+ mice.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher BioRxiv; WHO
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2020.09.04.277426
    Database COVID19

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  6. Article ; Online: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACB-IP 1.0 UNIVERSAL PATHOGEN FREE CONCENTRATED COCKTAIL CONVALESCENT PLASMA IN COVID-19 INFECTION

    Hemsinlioglu, Cansu / Pelit, Nil Banu / Yalcin, Koray / Gunaydin, Omur Selin / Ozturk Sahin, Nihal / Savas Karagacli, Esra / Elibol, Omer / Demir, Sefa Onur / Safak, Evren / Turan, Raife Dilek / Celebi, Goncagul / Kocaoglu, Miyase Ezgi / Sir Karakus, Gozde / Yurtsever, Bulut / Tastan, Cihan / Abanuz, Selen / Cakirsoy, Didem / Dilek Kancagi, Derya / Torun, Zeynep /
    Seyis, Utku / Elek, Muhammer / Zengin, Rehile / Kocagoz, Ayse Sesin / Cuhadaroglu, Caglar / Birgen, Nur / Ratip, Siret / Ovali, Ercument

    medRxiv

    Abstract: Abstract Introduction The efficacy of SARS-CoV2 standard single donor convalescent plasma varied according to the application time and most importantly the amount of antibody that is administered. Single donor plasma has some drawbacks; such as the ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Introduction The efficacy of SARS-CoV2 standard single donor convalescent plasma varied according to the application time and most importantly the amount of antibody that is administered. Single donor plasma has some drawbacks; such as the insufficient levels of neutralizing antibody activities, the requirements of blood group compatibility, and the risk of infection transmission. In this study, the efficacy and safety of pathogen inactivated, isohemagglutinin-depleted (concentrated) and pooled convalescent plasma was investigated. Methods In this study, ACB-IP 1.0 convalescent plasma product was prepared as follows; first, convalescent plasma was collected from different donors, then pathogen-inactivation was carried-out, and isohemagglutinins were cryodepleted, respectively. Finally, concentrated convalescent plasma product was pooled and stored until use. A total of sixteen patients were treated with two different convalescent plasma products. Nine patients were treated with standard single donor convalescent plasma and seven were treated with pathogen-free, concentrated, pooled convalescent plasma (ACB-IP 1.0) between 01 March 2020 and 31 December 2020. The outcomes of these two plasma products were compared regarding SARS-CoV2 antibody titers, neutralizing antibody activities, length of hospitalization and mortality rates. Results Five out of six single donor plasma SARS-CoV2 antibody titers remained below 12 s/co, but the antibody titers of all ACB-IP 1.0 plasma were above 12 s/co. SARS-CoV2 total antibody titers of ACB-IP 1.0 plasma were statistically higher than the antibody titers of single donor plasma. Mean total plasma neutralizing antibody activity of ACB-IP 1.0 plasma (1.5421) was found statistically higher than single donor plasma (0.9642) in 1:256 dilution (ρ=0.0087) The mortality rate of the patients treated with ACB-IP 1.0 plasma showed statistically lower (p: 0,033) than the patients treated with single donor plasma. The administration of either single donor plasma or ACB-IP 1.0 plasma to the patients within eight days significantly shortened the length of hospitalization compared to administration of either plasma to the patients later than eight days (ρ= 0,0021) Discussion Pathogen-free, concentrated, pooled convalescent plasma may resolve the bias in SARS-CoV2 antibody titers and neutralizing antibody activities, without requiring blood group compatibility that allows patient accessibility in a shorter time and has safe plasma characteristic. This study indicates that ACB-IP 1.0 may be a superior product compared to standard single donor plasma.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-17
    Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2021.03.05.21251413
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  7. Article ; Online: Gamma-irradiated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, OZG-38.61.3, confers protection from SARS-CoV-2 challenge in human ACEII-transgenic mice

    Turan, Raife Dilek / Tastan, Cihan / Kancagi, Derya Dilek / Yurtsever, Bulut / Karakus, Gozde Sir / Ozer, Samed / Abanuz, Selen / Cakirsoy, Didem / Tumentemur, Gamze / Demir, Sevda / Seyis, Utku / Kuzay, Recai / Elek, Muhammer / Ertop, Gurcan / Arbak, Serap / Elmas, Merve Acikel / Hemsinlioglu, Cansu / Ng, Ozden Hatirnaz / Akyoney, Sezer /
    Sahin, Ilayda / Kayhan, Cavit Kerem / Tokat, Fatma / Akpinar, Gurler / Kasap, Murat / Kocagoz, Ayse Sesin / Ozbek, Ugur / Telci, Dilek / Sahin, Fikrettin / Yalcin, Koray / Ratip, Siret / Ince, Umit / Suyen, Guldal / Ovali, Ercument

    bioRxiv

    Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused one of the severest pandemic around the world. The vaccine development for urgent use became more of an issue during the pandemic. An inactivated virus formulated vaccines such as Hepatitis A, inactivated polio, and influenza ... ...

    Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused one of the severest pandemic around the world. The vaccine development for urgent use became more of an issue during the pandemic. An inactivated virus formulated vaccines such as Hepatitis A, inactivated polio, and influenza has been proven to be a reliable approach for immunization for long years. In this pandemic, we produced an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate by modification of the oldest but the most experienced method that can be produced quickly and tested easily rather than the recombinant vaccines. Here, we optimized an inactivated virus vaccine which includes the gamma irradiation process for the inactivation as an alternative to classical chemical inactivation methods so that there is no extra purification required. Also, we applied the vaccine candidate (OZG-38.61.3) using the intradermal route in mice which decreased the requirement of a higher concentration of inactivated virus for proper immunization unlike most of the classical inactivated vaccine treatments. Thus, the novelty of our vaccine candidate (OZG-38.61.3) is a non-adjuvant added, gamma-irradiated, and intradermally applied inactive viral vaccine. We first determined the efficiency and safety dose (either 1013 or 1014 viral copy per dose) of the OZG-38.61.3 in Balb/c mice. Next, to test the immunogenicity and protective efficacy of the OZG-38.61.3, we immunized human ACE2-encoding transgenic mice and infected them with a dose of infective SARS-CoV-2 virus for the challenge test. We showed that the vaccinated mice showed lowered SARS-CoV-2 viral copy number in oropharyngeal specimens along with humoral and cellular immune responses against the SARS-CoV-2, including the neutralizing antibodies similar to those shown in Balb/c mice without substantial toxicity. This study encouraged us towards a new promising strategy for inactivated vaccine development (OZG-38.61.3) and the Phase 1 clinical trial for the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher BioRxiv; WHO
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2020.10.28.356667
    Database COVID19

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  8. Article ; Online: Preliminary report of preclinical efficacy and safety analysis of gamma-irradiated inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates, SK-01 version 1 and OZG-3861 version 1

    SIR KARAKUS, Gozde / Tastan, Cihan / Dilek Kancagi, Derya / Yurtsever, Bulut / Tumentemur, Gamze / Demir, Sevda / Turan, Raife Dilek / Abanuz, Selen / Cakirsoy, Didem / Seyis, Utku / Ozer, Samed / Elibol, Omer / Elek, Muhammer / Ertop, Gurcan / Arbak, Serap / Acikel Elmas, Merve / Hemsinlioglu, Cansu / Kocagoz, Ayse Sesin / Hatirnaz Ng, Ozden /
    Akyoney, Sezer / Sahin, Ilayda / Ozbek, Ugur / Telci, Dilek / Sahin, Fikrettin / Yalcin, Koray / Ovali, Ercument

    bioRxiv

    Abstract: The COVID-19 outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 has created an unprecedented health crisis since there is no coronavirus vaccine in the market due to the novelty of this virus. Therefore, SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have become very important to reduce morbidity and ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 has created an unprecedented health crisis since there is no coronavirus vaccine in the market due to the novelty of this virus. Therefore, SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have become very important to reduce morbidity and mortality. At this point, inactivated vaccines are important because the straightforward process of existing infrastructure used for several licensed human vaccines can be used for SARS-CoV-2. Inactive vaccines provide an antigenic presentation similar to that when they encounter invasive virus particles of the immune system. In this study, in vitro and in vivo safety and efficacy analyzes of lyophilized vaccine candidates inactivated by gamma-irradiation were performed. Our candidate OZG-3861 version 1 (V1) is an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine, and SK-01 version 1 (V1) is the GM-CSF adjuvant added vaccine candidate. We applied the candidates intradermal to BALB/c mice to assess the toxicity and immunogenicity of the OZG-3861 V1 and SK-01 V1. Here, we report our preliminary results in vaccinated mice. When considered in terms of T and B cell responses, it was observed that especially the vaccine models containing GM-CSF as an adjuvant caused significant antibody production with neutralization capacity in absence of the antibody-dependent enhancement feature. Another finding showed that the presence of adjuvant is more important in T cell response rather than B cell. The vaccinated mice showed T cell response upon restimulation with whole inactivated SARS-CoV-2 or peptide pool. This study encouraged us to start the challenge test using infective SARS-CoV-2 viruses and our second version of gamma-irradiated inactivated vaccine candidates in humanized ACE2+ mice.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-04
    Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2020.09.04.277426
    Database COVID19

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  9. Article ; Online: Gamma-irradiated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, OZG-38.61.3, confers protection from SARS-CoV-2 challenge in human ACEII-transgenic mice

    Turan, Raife Dilek / Tastan, Cihan / Dilek Kancagi, Derya / Yurtsever, Bulut / Sir Karakus, Gozde / Ozer, Samed / Abanuz, Selen / Cakirsoy, Didem / Tumentemur, Gamze / Demir, Sevda / Seyis, Utku / Kuzay, Recai / Elek, Muhammer / Ertop, Gurcan / Arbak, Serap / Acikel Elmas, Merve / Hemsinlioglu, Cansu / Hatirnaz Ng, Ozden / Akyoney, Sezer /
    Sahin, Ilayda / Kayhan, Cavit Kerem / Tokat, Fatma / Akpinar, Gurler / Kasap, Murat / Kocagoz, Ayse Sesin / Ozbek, Ugur / Telci, Dilek / Sahin, Fikrettin / Yalcin, Koray / Ratip, Siret / Ince, Umit / Suyen, Guldal / Ovali, Ercument

    bioRxiv

    Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused one of the severest pandemic around the world. The vaccine development for urgent use became more of an issue during the pandemic. An inactivated virus formulated vaccines such as Hepatitis A, inactivated polio, and influenza ... ...

    Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused one of the severest pandemic around the world. The vaccine development for urgent use became more of an issue during the pandemic. An inactivated virus formulated vaccines such as Hepatitis A, inactivated polio, and influenza has been proven to be a reliable approach for immunization for long years. In this pandemic, we produced an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate by modification of the oldest but the most experienced method that can be produced quickly and tested easily rather than the recombinant vaccines. Here, we optimized an inactivated virus vaccine which includes the gamma irradiation process for the inactivation as an alternative to classical chemical inactivation methods so that there is no extra purification required. Also, we applied the vaccine candidate (OZG-38.61.3) using the intradermal route in mice which decreased the requirement of a higher concentration of inactivated virus for proper immunization unlike most of the classical inactivated vaccine treatments. Thus, the novelty of our vaccine candidate (OZG-38.61.3) is a non-adjuvant added, gamma-irradiated, and intradermally applied inactive viral vaccine. We first determined the efficiency and safety dose (either 1013 or 1014 viral copy per dose) of the OZG-38.61.3 in Balb/c mice. Next, to test the immunogenicity and protective efficacy of the OZG-38.61.3, we immunized human ACE2-encoding transgenic mice and infected them with a dose of infective SARS-CoV-2 virus for the challenge test. We showed that the vaccinated mice showed lowered SARS-CoV-2 viral copy number in oropharyngeal specimens along with humoral and cellular immune responses against the SARS-CoV-2, including the neutralizing antibodies similar to those shown in Balb/c mice without substantial toxicity. This study encouraged us towards a new promising strategy for inactivated vaccine development (OZG-38.61.3) and the Phase 1 clinical trial for the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-28
    Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2020.10.28.356667
    Database COVID19

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