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MEASLES, RUBELLA AND MUMPS PARTICLES ARE CAPABLE OF INDUCING B CELLS PROLIFERATION FROM SARS-COV2 CONVALESCENT OR VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
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Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Gonçalo Moniz Instituto. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Gonçalo Moniz Instituto. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Gonçalo Moniz Instituto. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Gonçalo Moniz Instituto. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Gonçalo Moniz Instituto. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Gonçalo Moniz Instituto. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Gonçalo Moniz Instituto. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Gonçalo Moniz Instituto. Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Abstract
Introduction: Cross-reactivity caused by similar viral antigens leading antibody production are observe in several pathologies including SARS-CoV2 infection. This seems to occur with the measles, rubella and mumps viruses contained in the MMR vaccine. The cross-reactivity MMR immunization within SARS-CoV2 antigens may be an alternative vaccine complement to specific vaccines for SARS-CoV2. Objective: To investigate the ability of MMR antigens to induce the proliferation of B cells able to produce antibodies against SARS-CoV2 antigens in convalescent Covid-19 patients and vaccinated subjects. Methodology: Cross-sectional study that has recruited 24 donors so far, with positive and/or negative SARS-CoV2 serology and who have or do not serological MMR signature. PBMC cultures were labeled using MitoTracker™ (Invitrogen), upon different MMR concentration. Herein, cell proliferation by FACS and S1, S2 and N-protein of SARS-CoV2 antibodies measured by ELISA. Results: B cells from SARS-CoV2 vaccinated and/or convalescent individuals for undergo proliferation when stimulated with 25 and 50 IU/mL of MMR. These cells produce antibodies of the IgG class against S2 and N- protein of SARS-CoV2. MMR (+) Covid19(-) control group showed proliferation with production of anti-SARS- CoV2 antibodies. Conclusion: MMR antigens induces B cells proliferation and antibodies that present cross- reactivity against SARS-CoV2 S2 and N-protein.
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