Candidate Recombinant Vaccine for Human B19 Parvovirus

Recombinant baculoviruses were used to produce human B19 parvovirus empty capsids composed of only VP2 and VP2 capsids containing 4%, 25%, 35%, or 41% VPI protein. Immunogenicity of the purified capsids, formulated with or without adjuvant, was evaluated in mice, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Sera were analyzed for total anti-B19 parvovirus antibodies, antibodies specific to the region unique to the VP1 capsid protein, and virus neutralizing antibodies. A relationship was observed between the development of antibodies specific to sequences unique to the VP1 protein and virus neutralization