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  • Immunology
  • Microbiology
  • Maternal-fetal medicine

Background:

  • Maternal antibodies are crucial for neonatal immunity.
  • Listeria monocytogenes infection during pregnancy poses risks to the newborn.
  • The precise mechanisms of antibody-mediated protection against Listeria in neonates require further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of sialic acid modification on Listeria monocytogenes antibodies during pregnancy.
  • To determine how this modification impacts antibody function and protection in newborns.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of antibody sialylation during pregnancy.
  • In vitro functional assays of modified antibodies.
  • Assessment of antibody transfer and protective capacity in neonatal models.

Main Results:

  • Sialic acid on Listeria monocytogenes antibodies undergoes deacetylation during pregnancy.
  • Deacetylated antibodies exhibit enhanced binding and effector functions.
  • These modified antibodies effectively mediate protection against Listeria in the newborn.

Conclusions:

  • Sialic acid deacetylation is a key mechanism for generating protective maternal antibodies against Listeria.
  • This process ensures effective passive immunity transfer to the neonate, crucial for combating infections.