Novel conjugate vaccine for the prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in cystic fibrosis patients
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
12-1-2007
Abstract
The published literature evaluating the safety and immunogenicity of the polyvalent O-polysaccharide-toxin A conjugate vaccine is reviewed. Primary immunization followed by annual booster significantly reduced the incidence of chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infections (particularly mucoid phenotype strains) and extended time to infection. The findings reflected lower frequency of P. aeruginosa in sputum/throat cultures and preservation of lung function. Additionally, studies indicated higher binding affinity of vaccine-induced anti-lipopolysaccharide (LPS) compared with infection-induced anti-LPS serum immunoglobulin C antibodies, suggesting protective capacity. P. aeruginosa prophylaxis with the conjugate vaccine in cystic fibrosis patients has proved safe and useful in preventing and delaying chronic lung infection. © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Drug Development Research
Volume
68
Issue
8
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Matson, Kelly L., and P. Bratberg. "Novel conjugate vaccine for the prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in cystic fibrosis patients." Drug Development Research 68, 8 (2007): 512-521. doi: 10.1002/ddr.20221.