Poly(allylamine)/tripolyphosphate nanocomplex coacervate as a NLRP3-dependent systemic and mucosal adjuvant for vaccines
, NP-OVA administration induced robust OVA-specific IgG and IgG2a responses, increased IFN-γ secretion by splenocytes, and elevated frequencies of CD4⁺IFN-γ⁺ and CD8⁺IFN-γ⁺ T cells. Comparable responses were observed following intranasal immunization, highlighting the versatility of these NPs as vaccine platforms. Overall, PAH/TPP NPs activate the NLRP3 inflammasome in innate immune cells, promote antigen-presenting cell maturation, enhance cytokine secretion, and induce strong Th1-biased humoral and cellular immune responses. These findings support their potential as a safe dual-function nanoplatform for preventive and therapeutic vaccines against infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Authors
- Rodrigo C. Sanches
- Eugenia Apuzzo
- Waldemar A. Marmisollé (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0031-5371)
- Maximiliano L. Agazzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3065-8554)
- M. Lorena Cortez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7910-0669)
- Guillermo Docena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0092-3169)
- Santiago E. Herrera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8327-3914)
- Sérgio C. Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4062-5577)
- Omar Azzaroni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5098-0612)
- Camila Chavero
- Daiana S. Bianchi
- Analía S. Trevani
- Gastón P. Rizzo
- Irene A. Keitelman
- Paola L. Smaldini
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Academia Nacional de Medicina (AR)
- Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (AR)
- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (AR)
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas (AR)
- Instituto de Química y Fisicoquímica Biológicas (AR)
- Institute of Biomedical Science (GB)
- Fundación Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (AR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Immunology
- Published
- 2026-04-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1751634
- Primary Topic
- Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00