Fig. 7: Stability and immunogenic profile of lyophilized mRNA material over time.

In vitro expression (IVE) of frozen and lyophilized material for gE WT Co1 candidate was measured by flow cytometry in HEK 293 T cells at initial timepoints (a) as well as after 12 months (b) and 24 months (c). Whole gE expression levels were detected using a specific antibody against VZV gE. EC50 values (ng/well) were calculated from each curve and are shown in a table together with the (%) positive cells at 31 ng dose for all three conditions tested. Blood from mice previously immunized with 1 µg dose of Shingrix® or VZV gE WT Co1 (frozen or lyophilized) mRNA material preserved for 0 months (d), 12 months (e) or 24 months (f) was collected via submandibular route and gE-specific IgG antibodies (µg/ml) were measured by Luminex on day 76.