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Core-shell microcapsules compatible with routine injection enable prime/boost immunization against malaria with a

Romain Guyon^1,2, Sören Reinke¹, Adam Truby¹

¹Jenner Institute, Old Road Campus Research Building, University of Oxford, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7DQ, UK.

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|June 25, 2025

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A novel microfluidic platform enables single-injection prime-boost vaccination for the R21 malaria vaccine. This approach shows promise for improving immunization campaign success and global health interventions.

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Immunology
Vaccine Technology
Malaria Research

Background:

Booster vaccine uptake is critical for immunization campaign success, as exemplified by challenges with the R21 malaria vaccine.
Administering both primary and booster doses in a single injection would significantly improve vaccination efficiency and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a scalable platform for delayed booster dose delivery of the R21 malaria vaccine.
To assess the efficacy of a single-injection prime-boost strategy using microencapsulated vaccine technology.

Main Methods:

Utilized chip-based microfluidics to encapsulate the R21 malaria vaccine in polymer microcapsules designed for delayed release.
Administered coinjection of microcapsules with the priming vaccine dose in a mouse model.
Evaluated antibody responses and protective efficacy against malaria.

Main Results:

Coinjection of microcapsules with the R21 vaccine elicited robust antibody responses in mice.
The single-injection prime-boost strategy provided 85% of the protection afforded by a standard prime-boost schedule.
The microcapsule platform demonstrated scalability and ease of injection.

Conclusions:

A microfluidic-based delayed-release platform offers a viable solution for single-shot prime-boost vaccination of the R21 malaria vaccine.
This technology has the potential to enhance malaria vaccine campaign effectiveness and accelerate global health interventions.
Further studies are needed to confirm these findings in human trials.