B cell response to HCMV gH/UL116 elicits neutralizing and FcγR-activating antibodies
Artem Ashurov, Katja Hoffmann, Ajit R. Ramamohan, Krithika P. Karthigeyan, Anna Ashurov, Markus Rotzler, Ann-Kathrin Kohl, Gretel M. Torres, Christian R. Binuya, Caitlin A. Williams, Chelsea M. Crooks, Linda Schlachter, Danylo Shestopal, Leon Ullrich, Chiara Hornung, , Matthias Zehner
The paper identifies gH/UL116 as a target for antibodies that neutralize HCMV and activate FcγR, showing its potential as a vaccine candidate.
bioRxiv · Oct 19, 2026 · PreprintImmunology