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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Vaccinology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Bacterial ghosts are empty bacterial cell envelopes used for antigen delivery.
  • They retain immunostimulatory properties without infectious risks.
  • Previous methods for surface antigen display were limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To engineer bacterial ghosts for efficient surface display of heterologous antigens.
  • To utilize the Escherichia coli autotransporter hemoglobin protease (HbpD) platform for antigen presentation.
  • To assess the feasibility of using HbpD-decorated ghosts for vaccine development.

Main Methods:

  • Engineered HbpD for surface display of early secreted antigenic target of 6 kDa (ESAT6).
  • Co-produced HbpD-ESAT6 and bacteriophage ϕX174 lysis protein E in E. coli and Salmonella.
  • Monitored ghost formation and antigen display using CFU, microscopy, flow cytometry, and electron microscopy.

Main Results:

  • Successfully produced bacterial ghosts displaying ESAT6 on their surface.
  • Demonstrated efficient antigen presentation via the HbpD system.
  • Confirmed ghost formation and antigen localization through various analytical techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Concerted production of HbpD and lysis protein E yields antigen-displaying bacterial ghosts.
  • This system offers a promising approach for developing safe, cost-effective vaccines.
  • The method enhances antigen exposure and intrinsic adjuvant activity for improved immune responses.