Characterization of cationic liposomes based on dimethyldioctadecylammonium and synthetic cord factor from M. tuberculosis (trehalose 6,6′- dibehenate) - A novel adjuvant inducing both strong CMI and antibody responses:a novel adjuvant inducing both strong CMI and antibody responses

Abstract

Incorporation of the glycolipid trehalose 6,6′-dibehenate (TDB) into cationic liposomes composed of the quaternary ammonium compound dimethyldioctadecylammonium (DDA) produce an adjuvant system which induces a powerful cell-mediated immune response and a strong antibody response, desirable for a high number of disease targets. We have used differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to investigate the effect of TDB on the gel-fluid phase transition of DDA liposomes and to demonstrate that TDB is incorporated into DDA liposome bilayers. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and cryo-TEM confirmed that liposomes were formed when a lipid film of DDA containing small amounts of TDB was hydrated in an aqueous buffer solution at physiological pH. Furthermore, time development of particle size and zeta potential of DDA liposomes incorporating TDB during storage at 4°C and 25°C, indicates that TDB effectively stabilizes the DDA liposomes. Immunization of mice with the mycobacterial fusion protein Ag85B-ESAT-6 in DDA-TDB liposomes induced a strong, specific Th1 type immune response characterized by substantial production of the interferon-γ cytokine and high levels of IgG2b isotype antibodies. The lymphocyte subset releasing the interferon-γ was identified as CD4 T cells.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbamem.2005.10.011
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > Aston Pharmacy School
College of Health & Life Sciences
College of Health & Life Sciences > Applied Health Research Group
Uncontrolled Keywords: adjuvant,dimethyldioctadecylammonium,immunomodulator,liposome,trehalose 6,6′-dibehenate,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Biophysics
Publication ISSN: 0005-2736
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2019 12:44
Date Deposited: 21 Jan 2013 11:42
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Published Date: 2005-12-10
Authors: Davidsen, Jesper
Rosenkrands, Ida
Christensen, Dennis
Vangala, Anil K.
Kirby, Daniel (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-0878-2620)
Perrie, Yvonne
Agger, Else M.
Andersen, Peter

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