Exploiting FcRn engagement of an albumin-CpG oligonucleotide covalent conjugate for potent TLR9 immune induction

Pilati D
Aarhus University
June 30, 2025
J Biol Chem
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40222546

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40222546

Research summary

The study engineered a site-specific covalent albumin-CpG conjugate to engage human FcRn (hFcRn) for enhanced lymph node targeting and immune activation. Using genO-HSA/hFcRn humanized mice, the conjugate demonstrated prolonged systemic exposure, lymph node accumulation, and potent TLR9-driven immune stimulation, outperforming unmodified CpG or non-covalent mixtures.

Key outcome of the study

Covalent HSA‑CpG improves CpG exposure, lymphatic uptake, and TLR9 activation; immune potentiation confirmed in hFcRn/HSA context; conjugate shows dose-sparing potential for immunostimulatory therapies

Model

genO‑hSA/hFcRn humanized Knockin mouse — genOway-developed, expressing both human serum albumin (HSA) and human FcRn, replacing the mouse counterparts

TARGET:
Fcgrt (FcRn), Alb
Synonyms:
Fcgrt: FcRn, Fc receptor, neonatal, FcRn alpha-chain, Alb: Albumin, ALB, serum albumin

Keywords

Innate immunity, FcRn‑targeted delivery, CpG oligonucleotide therapy, TLR9 agonists, lymph node targeting, humanized immune models

Technical specifications

Humanized Knockin model, HSA Knockin, hFcRn Knockin, Albumin–FcRn interaction studies

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