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Li M, Sui J, Wang X, Song C, Cao X, Sun X, Zhao R, Wang S, Qin L, Wang Y, Liu K, Zhao S, Huo N. Single-walled carbon nanotube-protein complex: A strategy to improve the immune response to protein in mice. Vaccine 2024:S0264-410X(24)00638-8. [PMID: 38834429 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.05.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
Vaccines represent an effective tool for controlling disease infection. As a key component of vaccines, many types of adjuvants have been developed and used today. This study is designed to investigate the efficacy of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) as a new adjuvant. The results showed that SWCNT could adsorb the antigen by intermolecular action, and the adsorption rate was significantly higher after dispersion of the SWCNTs in a sonic bath. The titer of specific antibody of mice in the SWCNTs group was higher than that of the mice in the antigen control group, confirming the adjuvant efficacy of SWCNTs. During immunisation, the specific antibody was detected earlier in the mice of the SWCNTs group, especially when the amount of antigen was reduced. And it was proved that the titer of antibodies was higher after subcutaneous and intraperitoneal injection compared to intramuscular injection. Most importantly, the mice immunised with SWCNTs showed almost the same level of immunity as the mice in the FCA (Freund's complete adjuvant) group, indicating that the SWCNTs were an effective adjuvant. In addition, the mice in the SWCNT group maintained antibody levels for 90 days after the last booster vaccination and showed a good state of health during the observed period. We also found that the SWCNTs were able to induce macrophages activation and enhance antigen uptake by mouse peritoneal macrophages.
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- Muzi Li
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030800, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products of Ministry of Agriculture, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, Shandong 266032, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030800, China.
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Ding B, Yang X, Gao T, Liu Z, Sun Q. Confirmation of a measurement model for hospital supply chain resilience. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1369391. [PMID: 38841680 PMCID: PMC11151684 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1369391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Background The hospital supply chain has revealed increasing vulnerabilities and disruptions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, threatening the healthcare services and patient safety. The resilience of hospital supply chains has emerged as a paramount concern within the healthcare system. However, there is a lack of systematic research to develop an instrument tailored to the healthcare industry that is both valid and reliable for measuring hospital supply chain resilience. Therefore, this study aims to construct and validate a comprehensive scale for assessing hospital supply chain resilience, based on dynamic capability theory. Methods This study followed rigorous scale development steps, starting with a literature review and 15 semi-structured interviews to generate initial items. These items were then refined through expert panel feedback and three rounds of Delphi studies. Using data from 387 hospitals in Province S, mainland China, the scale underwent rigorous testing and validation using structural equation modeling. To ensure the most effective model, five alternative models were examined to determine the most suitable parsimonious model. Results The study produced a 26-item scale that captures five dimensions of resilience in line with dynamic capability theory: anticipation, adaptation, response, recovery, and learning, all showing satisfactory consistency, reliability and validity. Conclusion The multi-dimensional scale offers hospital managers a valuable tool to identify areas needing attention and improvement, benchmark resilience against their counterparts, and ultimately strengthen their supply chains against unexpected risks.
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- Baoyang Ding
- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, Shandong, China
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Guttieres D, Diepvens C, Decouttere C, Vandaele N. Modeling Supply and Demand Dynamics of Vaccines against Epidemic-Prone Pathogens: Case Study of Ebola Virus Disease. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 12:24. [PMID: 38250837 PMCID: PMC10819028 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines12010024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Health emergencies caused by epidemic-prone pathogens (EPPs) have increased exponentially in recent decades. Although vaccines have proven beneficial, they are unavailable for many pathogens. Furthermore, achieving timely and equitable access to vaccines against EPPs is not trivial. It requires decision-makers to capture numerous interrelated factors across temporal and spatial scales, with significant uncertainties, variability, delays, and feedback loops that give rise to dynamic and unexpected behavior. Therefore, despite progress in filling R&D gaps, the path to licensure and the long-term viability of vaccines against EPPs continues to be unclear. This paper presents a quantitative system dynamics modeling framework to evaluate the long-term sustainability of vaccine supply under different vaccination strategies. Data from both literature and 50 expert interviews are used to model the supply and demand of a prototypical Ebolavirus Zaire (EBOV) vaccine. Specifically, the case study evaluates dynamics associated with proactive vaccination ahead of an outbreak of similar magnitude as the 2018-2020 epidemic in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The scenarios presented demonstrate how uncertainties (e.g., duration of vaccine-induced protection) and design criteria (e.g., priority geographies and groups, target coverage, frequency of boosters) lead to important tradeoffs across policy aims, public health outcomes, and feasibility (e.g., technical, operational, financial). With sufficient context and data, the framework provides a foundation to apply the model to a broad range of additional geographies and priority pathogens. Furthermore, the ability to identify leverage points for long-term preparedness offers directions for further research.
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- Donovan Guttieres
- Access-to-Medicines Research Centre, Faculty of Economics & Business, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (C.D.); (C.D.); (N.V.)
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