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The Development of Multivalent Bovine Rotavirus (Strain WC3) Reassortant Vaccine for Infants

Laboratory and clinical studies have been directed toward development of a vaccine against rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants. First, bovine rotavirus strain WC3, which did not induce neutralizing antibodies to predominant human rotavirus (HRV) serotypes, was determined to be safe and immunogenic;...

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Published in:The Journal of infectious diseases 1996-09, Vol.174, p.S73-S80
Main Authors: Clark, H. F., Offit, P. A., Ellis, R. W., Eiden, J. J., Krah, D., Shaw, A. R., Pichichero, M., Treanor, J. J., Borian, F. E., Bell, L. M., Plotkin, S. A.
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Summary:Laboratory and clinical studies have been directed toward development of a vaccine against rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants. First, bovine rotavirus strain WC3, which did not induce neutralizing antibodies to predominant human rotavirus (HRV) serotypes, was determined to be safe and immunogenic; however, it was not protective in all efficacy trials. HRVs adapted to cell culture retained some virulence for infants, but when further attenuated by cold adaptation, they were poorly immunogenic. Reassortant rotaviruses were designed to express HRV surface proteins VP7 (G) or VP4 (P) while retaining a bovine WC3 genome background. Reassortants containing either HRV surface protein and as few as four bovine rotavirus genes were safe in infants. A monovalent WC3 reassortant of serotype Gl specificity was 64%-100% protective in placebo-controlled trials. A quadrivalent WC3 reassortant vaccine with components of HRV Gl, G2, G3, and P[8] specificity induced 67% protection against all rotavirus disease in a multicenter efficacy trial.
ISSN:0022-1899
1537-6613
DOI:10.1093/infdis/174.Supplement_1.S73