Matrix-M(R) adjuvant triggers inflammasome activation and enables antigen cross-presentation through induction of lysosomal membrane permeabilization
Behdad Zarnegar, Berit Carow, Jens Eriksson, Eva Spennare, Pontus Öhlund, Eray Akpinar, Emelie Bringeland, Ingrid Lekberg Osterman, Lena Lundqvist, Johanna Antti, Niklas Handin, Per-Henrik Helgesson, Johan Bankefors, Karin Lövgren Bengtsson, Mikael E. Sellin, , Carolina Lunderius-Andersson
This study shows Matrix-M adjuvant induces lysosomal membrane permeabilization, enabling antigen cross-presentation and IL-1β/IL-18 secretion, which contributes to its adjuvant effect.
npj Vaccines · Aug 5, 2025Peer-reviewedImmunology