Baseline TGF-β correlates with protection after immunization with Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites in the controlled human malaria infection model

G. M. de Jong, X. Z. Yap, J. Walk, W. A. Dik, M. B.B. McCall, P. J.J. van Genderen, J. J. van Hellemond, A. Verbon, R. W. Sauerwein*

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Abstract

Background: Here we assessed a possible relationship between baseline TGF-β concentrations and acquisition of sterile immunity after Plasmodium falciparum sporozoite immunization. Methods: TGF-β concentrations were determined in samples of 65 malaria-naive volunteers in 4 studies either prior to and after challenge infection, or prior to and after first immunizing infection under chemoprophylaxis with P. falciparum sporozoites. Results: High baseline TGF-β concentrations were associated with rapid acquisition of sterile protection (p = 0.028). Conclusion: Baseline TGF-β concentrations predict the efficiency of acquisition of sterile immunity following sporozoite immunization and may represent a steady-state regulatory mechanism to keep in check immune systems with a low threshold for activation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)20-23
Number of pages4
JournalImmunology Letters
Volume258
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2023

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