Irene Boscá-Sánchez

Mrs. Irene Boscá-Sánchez


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 July 2024 in Viruses
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RCRoberto Cárcamo-Calvo
Roberto Cárcamo-Calvo
IBIrene Boscá-Sánchez
Irene Boscá-Sánchez
SLSergi López-Navarro
Sergi López-Navarro
NNNoemi Navarro-Lleó
Noemi Navarro-Lleó
NPNazaret Peña-Gil
Nazaret Peña-Gil
Jesus Rodriguez DiazJesus Rodriguez Diaz
Jesus Rodriguez Diaz
Rotavirus remains a significant public health threat, especially in low-income countries, where it is the leading cause of severe acute childhood gastroenteritis, contributing to over 128,500 deaths annually. Although the introduction of the Rotarix and RotaTeq vaccines in 2006 marked a milestone in reducing mortality rates, approximately 83,158 preventable deaths persisted, showing ongoing challenges in vaccine accessibility and effectiveness. To address these issues, a novel subcutaneous vaccine formulation targeting multiple rotavirus genotypes has been developed. This vaccine consists of nine VP8* proteins from nine distinct rotavirus genotypes and sub-genotypes (P[4], P[6], P[8]LI, P[8]LIII, P[8]LIV, P[9], P[11], P[14], and P[25]) expressed in E. coli. Two groups of mice were immunized either with a single immunogen, the VP8* from the rotavirus Wa strain (P[8]LI), or with the nonavalent formulation. Preliminary results from mouse immunization studies showed promising outcomes, eliciting antibody responses against six of the nine immunogens. Notably, significantly higher antibody titers against VP8* P[8]LI were observed in the group immunized with the nonavalent vaccine compared to mice specifically immunized against this genotype alone. Overall, the development of parenteral vaccines targeting multiple rotavirus genotypes represents a promising strategy in mitigating the global burden of rotavirus-related morbidity and mortality, offering new avenues for disease prevention and control.