mRNA-1273.251 and mRNA-1283.251 vaccines expressing SARS-CoV-2 variant LP.8.1 antigens broadly neutralize contemporary JN.1-lineage viruses
Arshan Nasir, Diana Wing Lee, Ziqiu Wang, Clinton O. Ogega, Nathen E. Bopp, Phylicia Wisti, Daniel L. Makrinos, Hardik Jani, Amy Gorrie, Michael F. Bender, Adrian R. Laciak, Arvind Sharma, Xiaozhen Hu, Tessa Speidel, Fadi Ghantous, , Alec W. Freyn
This study develops and evaluates two mRNA vaccines targeting the LP.8.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2, showing broad neutralization against JN.1-lineage subvariants.
bioRxiv · Sep 16, 2025 · PreprintImmunology