Next-Generation Vaccine Efficacy Platform
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A comprehensive platform integrating nanocarrier systems, Quillaja saponin-based adjuvants, and personalized genomics-based profiling to revolutionize vaccine immunogenicity and efficacy, particularly in elderly and immune suppressed populations.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the limitations of traditional influenza vaccines in elderly and immune suppressed populations by utilizing saponins and agonists of the intracellular stimulator of interferon genes pathway. However, the next-generation platform aims to overcome the existing limitations of vaccine efficacy by incorporating cutting-edge technologies, such as nanocarrier systems, messenger RNA-based components, and machine learning algorithms, to provide a more targeted, personalized, and effective vaccine response.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a vaccine formulation, a nanocarrier system designed to target specific immune cells, and a Quillaja saponin-based adjuvant. The nanocarrier system enables efficient delivery of the vaccine antigen to the desired immune cells, while the Quillaja saponin-based adjuvant enhances immunogenicity. Furthermore, the platform incorporates personalized genomics-based profiling to identify optimal vaccine response in individual patients. The system also includes a device for administering vaccines, featuring a microneedle array, a vaccine reservoir, and a sensor for monitoring immune response in real-time. Additionally, the platform utilizes machine learning algorithms and multi-omics data integration to predict vaccine efficacy and identify novel biomarkers for vaccine response in elderly and immune suppressed populations.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in vaccine technology by integrating nanocarrier systems, personalized genomics-based profiling, and machine learning algorithms to achieve unprecedented levels of vaccine efficacy and immunogenicity. The inventive concept's novelty lies in its ability to provide a targeted, personalized, and adaptive vaccine response, overcoming the limitations of traditional vaccine approaches.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different nanocarrier systems, such as liposomes or polymeric nanoparticles, or the incorporation of other adjuvants, like toll-like receptor agonists. Variations of the platform could also focus on different vaccine antigens, such as those for other infectious diseases or cancer.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation vaccine efficacy platform has vast commercial potential in the vaccine industry, particularly in the development of vaccines for elderly and immune suppressed populations. The platform's ability to provide personalized, effective, and adaptive vaccine responses could revolutionize the field of vaccine development, leading to significant market growth and opportunities for partnerships and collaborations with pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and government agencies.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K39/145 |
| A | A61 | A61K39/39 |
| A | A61 | A61P31/16 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/55 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/55555 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/55561 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/55577 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,618 |
|---|---|
| Title | Boosting immunogenicity of vaccines using saponins and agonists of the intracellular stimulator of interferon genes pathway |
| Assignee(s) | Emory University |