pmpD Antibody

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Introduction to pmpD Antibody

PmpD is an autotransporter protein integral to Ct's host-cell interaction and infectivity . Antibodies against PmpD recognize specific domains of this protein, which undergoes post-translational processing into multiple fragments during infection . These antibodies exhibit neutralizing activity, inhibit bacterial adhesion, and contribute to protective immunity in preclinical models .

Antigen Design

  • PmpD is divided into four recombinant fragments: three from the N-terminal passenger domain (fragments 1–3) and one from the C-terminal β-barrel (fragment 4) .

  • Antibodies are generated by immunizing animals (e.g., rabbits, goats) with purified recombinant fragments .

Key Production Steps

  1. Cloning: Fragments are amplified via PCR and cloned into expression vectors (e.g., pET17b) .

  2. Expression: Proteins are expressed in E. coli BL21 (DE3) and purified using affinity chromatography .

  3. Validation: Antibodies are tested for specificity via Western blot and immunofluorescence .

Neutralization and Protection

  • Anti-PmpD antibodies block Ct adhesion to epithelial cells and reduce infectivity in vitro .

  • In murine models, these antibodies neutralize Ct across multiple serovars and reduce bacterial burden in genital tract tissues .

Immune Response Modulation

  • Vaccination with PmpD fragments (e.g., FPmpD) induces robust IgG1/IgG2a responses, indicating a mixed Th1/Th2 profile .

  • Antibodies persist for ≥30 days post-vaccination and boost rapidly after Ct challenge .

Table 1: Efficacy of PmpD-Based Strategies

Study FocusKey OutcomeSource
Prime-boost vaccinationInduced 10–100x higher IgG titers vs. controls; reduced uterine Ct load
Adjuvanted formulationsFree FPmpD elicited antibody levels comparable to adjuvanted versions
Neutralization in vitroAntibodies blocked >50% of Ct adhesion in epithelial cells
Post-translational targetsAntibodies detected processed fragments (120 kDa, 65 kDa) in host cytoplasm

Limitations

  • PmpD’s proteolytic processing complicates epitope targeting .

  • Vaccine studies show partial protection, suggesting the need for multi-antigen approaches .

Research Priorities

  • Optimize antibody specificity for secreted PmpD fragments (e.g., 65 kDa) .

  • Evaluate combinatorial vaccines with PmpD and other antigens (e.g., MOMP) .

Product Specs

Buffer
Preservative: 0.03% ProClin 300; Constituents: 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, pH 7.4
Form
Liquid
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Synonyms
pmpD antibody; CT_812 antibody; Probable outer membrane protein PmpD antibody; Polymorphic membrane protein D antibody
Target Names
pmpD
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Database Links

KEGG: ctr:CT_812

Protein Families
PMP outer membrane protein family
Subcellular Location
Secreted, cell wall. Cell outer membrane; Peripheral membrane protein; Extracellular side.

Q&A

What is PmpD and why is it significant in Chlamydia trachomatis research?

PmpD (Polymorphic Membrane Protein D) is a surface-exposed chlamydial protein that functions as an autotransporter adhesin. It is highly significant in C. trachomatis research for several reasons. First, it is the second most conserved Pmp, demonstrating 99.1% amino acid identity among C. trachomatis serovars . Second, it is a target of broadly cross-reactive neutralizing antibodies . Third, its surface localization makes it accessible to the immune system, increasing its potential as a vaccine candidate .

PmpD has a relatively large size (1530 amino acids, 160.5 kDa) and contains an integrin-binding RGD motif (amino acids 698 to 670) and a putative nuclear localization signal (amino acids 783 to 798), alongside the characteristic N-terminal GGA(I/L/V) and FxxN tetrapeptide repeats found in all Pmps . These features collectively make PmpD an attractive immunogen candidate for vaccine development against C. trachomatis infections.

How does PmpD function in Chlamydia trachomatis pathogenesis?

PmpD, like other Pmp proteins, mediates chlamydial attachment to human epithelial and endothelial cells in vitro . As a typical type V autotransporter, PmpD is characterized by an amino-terminal leader sequence, followed by a passenger domain and a carboxy-terminal β-barrel . The C-terminal region incorporates into the outer membrane, forming a pore that allows translocation of the N-terminal passenger domain to the bacterial surface .

During infection, PmpD undergoes complex post-translational proteolytic processing, which may influence its functionality and immunogenicity . The protein's involvement in the initial phase of chlamydial infection, disease progression, and immune evasion makes it a critical component in understanding C. trachomatis pathogenesis and developing effective interventions .

What types of immune responses does PmpD elicit?

PmpD elicits both humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. Studies have shown that PmpD is capable of stimulating antibody production, with anti-Pmps antibodies detected in the serum of C. trachomatis-infected patients . These antibodies have demonstrated neutralizing capabilities against multiple C. trachomatis serovars, indicating their potential for broad protection .

From a cell-mediated perspective, immunity against C. trachomatis primarily requires CD4+ T cells (mainly Th1) with IFN-γ production and, to a lesser degree, CD8+ T cells . PmpD contains numerous T-cell epitopes that can stimulate these cellular responses. Research has identified potential B-cell and T-cell epitopes distributed throughout the PmpD sequence, with computational studies predicting 271 T-cell epitopes with weak affinity and 70 with strong affinity to MHC I molecules, as well as 2903 T-cell epitopes with weak affinity and 742 with strong affinity to MHC II molecules . Additionally, 24 linear B-cell epitopes and 57 residues of discontinuous epitopes were identified .

What epitope prediction methods are used to identify potential B-cell and T-cell epitopes in PmpD?

Researchers employ various computational tools and methodologies to predict PmpD epitopes with high accuracy. For T-cell epitope prediction linked to MHC I alleles, NetMHC is commonly utilized, while NetMHCII is applied for MHC II allele predictions . The process typically begins with selecting a highly conserved PmpD sequence (such as Genbank AAK69391.2) that has 99-100% identity across various C. trachomatis serovars .

For linear B-cell epitope prediction, BepiPred is the standard tool employed by researchers . The process involves analyzing the amino acid sequence to identify regions likely to be recognized by B-cell receptors, considering factors such as hydrophilicity, flexibility, and surface accessibility.

For three-dimensional epitope prediction, a more complex approach is needed:

  • PmpD is first homology-modeled using tools such as Raptor X

  • Surface epitopes are then predicted on the globular structure using DiscoTope

  • The resulting model provides insights into discontinuous epitopes that depend on the protein's tertiary structure

In one comprehensive study, these methods identified six regions containing both B-cell and T-cell epitopes, recognized by at least two predictors, making them valuable candidates for subunit vaccine development .

How does antibody blocking affect the neutralizing ability of PmpD antibodies?

The neutralizing ability of PmpD antibodies can be significantly affected by blocking antibodies against other chlamydial surface antigens, particularly MOMP (Major Outer Membrane Protein) and LPS (Lipopolysaccharide). Research has shown that both anti-MOMP and anti-LPS antibodies can effectively block the neutralizing activity of PmpD antiserum in vitro .

When elementary bodies (EB) of C. trachomatis are preincubated with serovar-specific monoclonal antibodies to MOMP or genus-specific monoclonal antibodies to LPS, followed by incubation with PmpD antiserum, the neutralizing effect of PmpD antibodies is significantly reduced (P < 0.05) . This blocking effect is particularly pronounced with anti-LPS antibodies, which are non-neutralizing themselves but can prevent PmpD antibodies from binding to their targets .

Interestingly, the blocking effect is dependent on the order of antibody binding. When PmpD antiserum is incubated with EB before anti-LPS or anti-MOMP antibodies, the blocking effect is negated . This phenomenon has important implications for in vivo immunity and vaccine development:

  • MOMP and LPS are immunodominant and abundant on the EB surface

  • During natural infection, antibodies to these antigens may function as "decoys," preventing broadly protective PmpD antibodies from binding

  • This mechanism could explain why immunity to C. trachomatis is often serovar-specific rather than broadly protective

These findings suggest that vaccines designed to generate heterotypic PmpD neutralizing antibodies before exposure to MOMP or LPS antibodies might achieve more effective protection against multiple C. trachomatis serovars.

What experimental approaches are used to validate PmpD as a species-common antigen?

Validating PmpD as a species-common antigen across C. trachomatis serovars involves several methodological approaches:

  • Immunoblotting: Researchers use rabbit antiserum generated against the 155-kDa antigen (identified as PmpD) to probe recombinant PmpD fragments and elementary bodies (EB) lysates. This method confirms specificity by demonstrating that the antiserum reacts only with EB and recombinant PmpD polypeptides .

  • Inclusion staining: Infected HeLa cells containing inclusions of all 15 C. trachomatis serovars and control species (C. muridarum, C. pneumoniae, and C. caviae) are stained with PmpD antiserum. This technique visually confirms which chlamydial strains express PmpD epitopes recognized by the antibodies .

  • Endpoint titration: To quantitatively determine whether PmpD antiserum reacts with equal intensity across serovars, indirect fluorescent antibody titrations are conducted. Endpoint titers (1:3,200 for each C. trachomatis serovar with no reaction to other Chlamydia species) suggest similar density and exposure of PmpD protein among C. trachomatis serovars .

  • Sequence alignment analysis: Computational comparison of PmpD sequences across species confirms high conservation (99.15% identity between C. trachomatis serovars) versus lower conservation with other species (71.46% identity with C. muridarum, 34.74% with C. pneumoniae, and 36.50% with C. caviae) .

These complementary approaches provide strong evidence that PmpD is indeed a C. trachomatis species-common antigen, making it an excellent target for broadly protective vaccine development.

What are the challenges of using full-length PmpD in vaccine development?

Developing vaccines based on full-length PmpD presents several significant challenges:

  • High molecular weight and complex structure: PmpD has a large size (160.5 kDa) and complex structure that makes it difficult to handle using recombinant DNA techniques . The protein's size creates challenges for expression, purification, and stability in vaccine formulations.

  • Post-translational modifications: PmpD undergoes complex infection-dependent post-translational proteolytic processing . Evidence suggests that C. trachomatis PmpD is processed similarly to PmpD of C. pneumoniae, resulting in approximately 80 kDa and 42 kDa polypeptides . Reproducing these modifications in recombinant systems is challenging but may be necessary for proper epitope presentation.

  • Conformational epitopes: Many important B-cell epitopes in PmpD are likely discontinuous or conformational, dependent on the protein's tertiary structure. Maintaining these conformational epitopes during vaccine production requires careful protein engineering approaches.

  • Potential immunopathology: There are concerns that certain immune responses to chlamydial antigens might contribute to immunopathology rather than protection. An ideal vaccine must elicit protective responses without inducing adverse immunological reactions .

To overcome these challenges, researchers are focusing on epitope-based approaches rather than using the full-length protein, identifying critical fragments that contain both B-cell and T-cell epitopes while maintaining key structural features.

How can epitope mapping be used to design multi-epitope vaccines against C. trachomatis?

Epitope mapping provides a rational approach to designing multi-epitope vaccines against C. trachomatis by identifying the most immunologically relevant portions of PmpD. This approach offers several advantages over full-length protein vaccines:

  • Fragment selection based on epitope density: In silico prediction has identified six regions of PmpD containing both B-cell and T-cell epitopes recognized by multiple prediction algorithms . These fragments represent prime candidates for inclusion in multi-epitope vaccines.

  • Preservation of structural features: Optimal fragments should contain not only epitopes but also key structural features of PmpD, including:

    • N-terminal GGA(I/L/V) and FxxN tetrapeptide repeats

    • Integrin-binding RGD motif

    • Putative nuclear localization signal

  • Multi-epitope chimeric molecule design: Multiple epitopes can be combined into a chimeric molecule designed to present multiple immunogenic regions while maintaining proper folding and epitope exposure. This approach can generate broader immunity than single-epitope vaccines .

  • Epitope combination strategies: Several epitope utilization strategies can be employed:

    • Synthesis of single epitopes administered alone or in combination

    • Design of multi-epitope chimeric molecules

    • Selection of fragments containing several immunogenic regions

When combined with effective adjuvants and/or delivery systems, these epitope-based approaches may contribute to the development of vaccines that elicit Th1-mediated and humoral protective immune responses without inducing adverse immunopathologies .

What is the importance of PmpD conservation across C. trachomatis serovars for vaccine development?

The high conservation of PmpD across C. trachomatis serovars (99.1% amino acid identity) is critically important for vaccine development for several reasons:

  • Broad-spectrum protection: Unlike MOMP, which varies among serovars and generates serovar-specific immunity, antibodies against PmpD have demonstrated pan-neutralizing activity across multiple C. trachomatis serovars . This property is crucial for developing a vaccine that can protect against the range of serovars causing human infections.

  • Reduced antigenic variability: High conservation significantly reduces the risk of vaccine escape through antigenic variation or selection of resistant variants, a common problem for vaccines targeting variable antigens.

  • Simplified vaccine formulation: A single PmpD-based immunogen could potentially provide protection against all disease-causing C. trachomatis serovars, eliminating the need for complex multivalent vaccines incorporating antigens from multiple serovars.

  • Consistent immune recognition: The consistent recognition of PmpD across all C. trachomatis serovars, as demonstrated by equal endpoint titers (1:3,200) in immunofluorescence studies, suggests that a PmpD-based vaccine would generate consistent immune responses against diverse clinical isolates .

The conservation of PmpD, combined with its surface exposure and immunogenicity, makes it one of the most promising antigens for development of a broadly protective C. trachomatis vaccine.

How do PmpD antibodies interact with other immune components in C. trachomatis infection?

The interaction between PmpD antibodies and other immune components is complex and multifaceted:

  • Interference from other antibodies: As previously discussed, antibodies against immunodominant antigens like MOMP and LPS can block the binding and neutralizing activity of PmpD antibodies when they bind first . This suggests that the temporal sequence of antibody development may be critical for protection.

  • T-cell coordination: Effective immunity against C. trachomatis requires coordination between antibody responses and T-cell immunity, particularly CD4+ Th1 cells producing IFN-γ . PmpD contains epitopes that can stimulate both arms of the immune system.

  • Epitope spreading: Following initial recognition of dominant epitopes, the immune response may spread to recognize additional epitopes over time. This process can be beneficial for developing comprehensive immunity but may also contribute to immunopathology in some circumstances.

  • Mucosal immunity: As C. trachomatis is a mucosal pathogen, the interaction between systemic PmpD antibodies and mucosal immune components is crucial. Effective vaccines may need to generate mucosal IgA antibodies against PmpD in addition to systemic IgG.

  • Neutralization mechanisms: PmpD antibodies likely neutralize C. trachomatis through multiple mechanisms:

    • Blocking bacterial attachment to host cells

    • Interfering with the translocation of the N-terminal passenger domain

    • Promoting opsonization and phagocytosis

    • Activating complement-mediated killing

Understanding these complex interactions is essential for designing vaccines that generate the most effective protective immune responses.

What methods are used to assess the neutralizing capacity of PmpD antibodies?

Assessing the neutralizing capacity of PmpD antibodies requires specialized methodology to quantify their ability to prevent chlamydial infection. Key approaches include:

  • In vitro neutralization assays: The standard method involves:

    • Preincubating C. trachomatis elementary bodies (EB) with PmpD antiserum or purified antibodies

    • Infecting susceptible cells (e.g., HaK cells) with the antibody-treated EB

    • Quantifying infection by counting inclusion forming units (IFU)

    • Calculating percent neutralization relative to controls

  • Antibody blocking studies: To understand interactions between different antibodies, researchers perform sequential incubation experiments:

    • EB are first incubated with one antibody (e.g., anti-MOMP or anti-LPS)

    • Then incubated with PmpD antibodies

    • The reverse sequence is also tested

    • Results are analyzed to determine if blocking or enhancement occurs

  • Cross-serovar neutralization: To assess the breadth of protection:

    • PmpD antibodies are tested against multiple C. trachomatis serovars

    • Neutralization efficacy is compared across serovars

    • This determines if protection is likely to be broad or limited

  • Epitope-specific neutralization: For advanced characterization:

    • Antibodies targeting specific epitopes within PmpD are isolated

    • Their neutralizing capacity is individually assessed

    • This identifies the most protective epitopes for vaccine design

These methodologies provide critical information about which PmpD epitopes generate the most effective neutralizing antibodies and how these antibodies interact with the complex immune response to C. trachomatis.

What is the relationship between antibody titer and neutralizing effectiveness for PmpD antibodies?

The relationship between antibody titer and neutralizing effectiveness for PmpD antibodies involves several important considerations:

  • Titer threshold for neutralization: Research suggests that a minimum antibody titer is necessary for effective neutralization. The endpoint titer of 1:3,200 observed for PmpD antiserum against all C. trachomatis serovars indicates that sufficient antibody concentration is required for detection and presumably for protection .

  • Epitope specificity vs. titer: The neutralizing effectiveness of PmpD antibodies depends not only on their titer but also on which epitopes they target. Antibodies directed against certain critical functional domains may neutralize more effectively at lower titers than higher-titer antibodies targeting less critical regions.

  • Affinity maturation: Over the course of immune responses, antibodies undergo affinity maturation, producing higher-affinity variants that may neutralize more effectively even at lower titers. Studies of longitudinal samples from infected individuals or vaccinees could help characterize this process.

  • Isotype contribution: Different antibody isotypes (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, IgA) may have varying neutralizing capabilities even at similar titers. The most effective PmpD vaccine approaches will likely need to induce the optimal isotype profile in addition to adequate titers.

Understanding the quantitative relationship between antibody titer and protection is crucial for establishing correlates of protection and determining the antibody levels a successful vaccine must generate to provide immunity against C. trachomatis infection.

How might novel epitope display technologies improve PmpD-based vaccine development?

Novel epitope display technologies have the potential to significantly advance PmpD-based vaccine development through several innovative approaches:

  • Nanoparticle display systems: Self-assembling protein nanoparticles (such as ferritin, lumazine synthase, or virus-like particles) can display multiple copies of PmpD epitopes in defined orientations. These systems can enhance immunogenicity by:

    • Presenting epitopes in their native conformation

    • Providing repetitive antigen display to enhance B-cell activation

    • Allowing co-display of T-cell epitopes and adjuvant molecules

  • Scaffold proteins: Stable protein scaffolds can be engineered to display conformational PmpD epitopes by grafting them onto exposed loops. This approach preserves the three-dimensional structure of key epitopes that might be lost in simple peptide vaccines.

  • DNA and mRNA platforms: Nucleic acid vaccines encoding optimized PmpD epitopes or fragments can provide advantages including:

    • In vivo expression of antigens

    • Potential for prolonged antigen presentation

    • Activation of both cellular and humoral immunity

    • Simplified manufacturing and stability requirements

  • Computational epitope optimization: Advanced computational tools can:

    • Predict epitope immunogenicity more accurately

    • Design optimized synthetic epitopes with enhanced binding to antibodies or MHC molecules

    • Create epitope consensus sequences that provide broader coverage

These technologies offer promising solutions to overcome the challenges associated with PmpD's large size and complex structure, potentially leading to more effective and broadly protective C. trachomatis vaccines.

What are the prospects for evaluating PmpD-based vaccines in clinical trials?

The prospects for evaluating PmpD-based vaccines in clinical trials depend on several factors:

  • Preclinical efficacy data: Before human trials, robust protection data from animal models (particularly non-human primates) would be required. Ideal candidates would demonstrate:

    • Strong neutralizing antibody responses

    • Appropriate T-cell activation profiles

    • Protection against multiple serovars in challenge studies

    • No evidence of immunopathology

  • Safety considerations: PmpD-based vaccines must demonstrate excellent safety profiles, with special attention to:

    • Avoiding epitopes that might trigger autoimmunity

    • Ensuring that immune responses don't enhance pathology

    • Validating manufacturing consistency and purity

    • Confirming stability under clinical storage conditions

  • Immunological readouts: Clinical trials would need well-defined immunological endpoints:

    • Neutralizing antibody titers against multiple serovars

    • Specific T-cell responses (particularly Th1)

    • Mucosal immune responses

    • Antibody functionality assays beyond simple binding

  • Trial design challenges: C. trachomatis vaccine trials face unique challenges:

    • Defining appropriate populations for efficacy testing

    • Ethical considerations regarding challenge studies

    • Long follow-up periods needed to assess protection

    • Complex diagnostic criteria for determining infection

Despite these challenges, the high conservation of PmpD across C. trachomatis serovars and its demonstrated immunogenicity make it a promising candidate for clinical evaluation once optimal epitope formulations and delivery platforms are identified.

What statistical methods are used to analyze epitope prediction data for PmpD?

Analysis of epitope prediction data for PmpD requires robust statistical methods to identify the most promising epitope candidates and minimize false positives:

  • Threshold determination: Prediction algorithms typically generate scores for each potential epitope. Researchers must determine appropriate thresholds to classify regions as epitopes or non-epitopes. This often involves:

    • ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) curve analysis

    • Calculation of sensitivity and specificity at different cutoff values

    • Determination of optimal threshold based on desired balance between false positives and false negatives

  • Consensus prediction approaches: To improve reliability, researchers often use multiple prediction algorithms and consider:

    • Simple majority voting (regions predicted by >50% of algorithms)

    • Weighted consensus (giving greater weight to more accurate predictors)

    • Meta-analysis of prediction scores

  • Epitope clustering analysis: Statistical methods to identify regions with high densities of predicted epitopes:

    • Sliding window analysis to identify regions with multiple overlapping epitopes

    • Spatial statistics to detect significant clustering of epitopes along the protein sequence

    • Heat map visualization of epitope density across the protein

  • Cross-validation: To assess the reliability of predictions:

    • Leave-one-out cross-validation

    • K-fold cross-validation

    • Bootstrapping approaches

In the comprehensive PmpD study, researchers identified six regions containing both B-cell and T-cell epitopes that were recognized by at least two different prediction methods, increasing confidence in these regions as vaccine candidates .

How can researchers distinguish between protective and non-protective epitopes in PmpD?

Distinguishing between protective and non-protective epitopes in PmpD requires sophisticated experimental approaches beyond computational prediction:

  • Epitope-specific antibody isolation:

    • Synthesize individual predicted epitopes

    • Use these to isolate epitope-specific antibodies from serum of infected individuals or immunized animals

    • Test each epitope-specific antibody preparation for neutralizing activity

    • Compare neutralization potency across epitopes

  • Structure-function correlation:

    • Map epitopes onto the three-dimensional structure of PmpD

    • Identify epitopes that overlap with functional domains (e.g., adhesin regions)

    • Hypothesize that antibodies targeting functional domains may be more protective

    • Test this hypothesis with targeted mutational studies

  • In vivo protection studies:

    • Immunize animals with individual epitopes or epitope combinations

    • Challenge with C. trachomatis

    • Correlate protection levels with immune responses to specific epitopes

    • Identify epitopes associated with the strongest protection

  • Clinical correlation studies:

    • Analyze antibody repertoires from naturally infected individuals

    • Compare epitope recognition patterns between:

      • Individuals who cleared infection quickly vs. those with persistent infection

      • Individuals with mild vs. severe disease

      • Individuals protected vs. susceptible to reinfection

These approaches can help prioritize epitopes for inclusion in vaccine formulations, focusing on those most likely to generate protective rather than merely binding antibodies.

What techniques are used to validate computational epitope predictions of PmpD?

Validation of computational epitope predictions is essential before investing resources in vaccine development. For PmpD, several experimental techniques can be employed:

  • Peptide ELISA/Microarray validation:

    • Synthesize peptides corresponding to predicted epitopes

    • Test reactivity with serum from infected individuals or immunized animals

    • Compare observed reactivity with prediction scores

    • Calculate sensitivity and specificity of predictions

  • Epitope mapping with monoclonal antibodies:

    • Generate monoclonal antibodies against PmpD

    • Determine their binding epitopes through techniques like:

      • Peptide scanning

      • Hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry

      • X-ray crystallography of antibody-epitope complexes

    • Compare experimentally determined epitopes with predictions

  • Phage display confirmation:

    • Display predicted epitopes on phage surface

    • Select phages that bind to serum antibodies

    • Sequence selected phages to confirm enrichment of predicted epitopes

  • T-cell epitope validation:

    • Synthesize predicted T-cell epitopes

    • Test their ability to stimulate T-cells from infected individuals

    • Measure activation markers, proliferation, or cytokine production

    • Compare observed T-cell activation with prediction scores

  • Structural validation:

    • Determine the three-dimensional structure of PmpD or fragments

    • Confirm surface exposure of predicted epitopes

    • Validate discontinuous epitopes predicted by tools like DiscoTope

Through these validation approaches, researchers can refine epitope predictions and focus vaccine development efforts on epitopes with experimental confirmation of immunogenicity.

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