Non-human primate models of dengue virus infection: A comparison of viremia levels and antibody responses during primary and secondary infection among old world and new world monkeys

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Due to the global burden of dengue disease, a vaccine is urgently needed. One of the key points in vaccine development is the development of a robust and reliable animal model of dengue virus infection. Characteristics including the ability to sustain viral replication, demonstration of clinical signs, and immune response that resemble those of human dengue virus infection are vital in animal models. Preclinical studies in vaccine development usually include parameters such as safety evaluation, induction of viremia and antigenemia, immunogenicity, and vaccine effectiveness. Although mice have been used as a model, non-human primates have an advantage over mice because of their relative similarity to humans in their genetic composition and immune responses. This review compares the viremia kinetics and antibody responses of cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fasicularis), common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus), and tamarins (Saguinus midas and Saguinus labitus) and summarize the perspectives and the usefulness along with challenges in dengue vaccine development.

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Azami, N. A. M., Takasaki, T., Kurane, I., & Moi, M. L. (2020, April 1). Non-human primate models of dengue virus infection: A comparison of viremia levels and antibody responses during primary and secondary infection among old world and new world monkeys. Pathogens. MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens9040247

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