Developing effective and long-lasting parasitic vaccines is a major challenge in vaccinology. This is primarily due to the complex biology of parasites, such as their multi-stage life cycles and potent immune evasion strategies, which render traditional vaccine approaches less effective.
Many parasites undergo multiple developmental stages, each with different antigenic properties. This requires a vaccine to elicit an effective immune response against various stages simultaneously.
Parasites have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to evade the host immune system, including molecular mimicry, antigenic variation, and immune suppression, making traditional vaccination difficult.
Discovering parasitic antigens that induce protective immunity is one of the biggest technical hurdles. Many parasite antigens are difficult to cultivate or isolate in vitro, and our understanding of the immune response mechanisms is often incomplete.
Despite decades of research, the number of commercially available parasitic vaccines remains very limited, reflecting the significant technical and commercial challenges in this field.
Our team of scientists has extensive experience in the fields of vaccinology and parasitology.
We offer a full-service workflow from antigen discovery to preclinical evaluation, simplifying the R&D process for our clients.
We utilize state-of-the-art omics and immunoinformatics platforms to accelerate vaccine development.
We provide highly tailored solutions to meet the unique needs and project goals of each client.
Background
A study aimed to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, and immunogenicity of the Plasmodium falciparum FVO merozoite surface protein-1 (MSP1₄₂) vaccine candidate, adjuvanted with AS01, in malaria-naïve (US) and malaria-experienced (Kenya) adults, given MSP1's preclinical protective potential.
Solution
Two Phase 1 studies were conducted: a US open-label, dose-escalation study (26 adults, 10/50μg MSP1₄₂/AS01) and a Kenyan double-blind, randomized study (30 adults, 50μg MSP1₄₂/AS01 vs rabies vaccine). Vaccinations were given at 0-,1-,2-months; safety was monitored, and immunogenicity assessed via ELISA and growth inhibition assay (GIA).
Result
The vaccine had acceptable safety (mild-moderate local/systemic AEs, no vaccine-related SAEs). It induced high anti-MSP1₄₂ titres in both populations, with US 50μg group titres slightly higher. Fewer volunteers had significant GIA activity, but the vaccine showed better cross-reactivity to heterologous MSP1 alleles than 3D7/AS02, supporting further development.

We integrate cutting-edge methods such as high-throughput screening, omics technologies, and immunoinformatics to identify and validate candidate antigens more quickly and precisely, overcoming the challenges of difficult antigen isolation and low screening efficiency faced by traditional methods.
Our platform is highly flexible and customizable, capable of providing services for a wide range of parasite species, including but not limited to Plasmodium, Leishmania, Schistosoma, and Trypanosoma.
We ensure the vaccine's safety through a rigorous in vitro and in vivo safety evaluation process, comprehensively testing its toxicology and side effects in animal models before it proceeds to clinical development.
We use advanced computational immunology and epitope mapping technologies to identify and design broad-spectrum vaccines that can effectively respond to antigenic variation. Our multivalent vaccine platform can also integrate multiple antigens to provide more comprehensive immune protection.
The specific timeframe depends on the project's complexity, the target parasite, and the chosen vaccine type. Before starting, our team of experts will discuss your project in detail and provide a customized plan and timeline.
If you are seeking innovative solutions to complex parasitic diseases or want to accelerate your vaccine development process, please contact Creative Biolabs. Our team of experts will provide you with tailor-made solutions and professional support to jointly promote the success of your project.
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