The FluPRINT dataset, a multidimensional analysis of the influenza vaccine imprint on the immune system

Sci Data. 2019 Oct 21;6(1):214. doi: 10.1038/s41597-019-0213-4.

Abstract

Machine learning has the potential to identify novel biological factors underlying successful antibody responses to influenza vaccines. The first attempts have revealed a high level of complexity in establishing influenza immunity, and many different cellular and molecular components are involved. Of note is that the previously identified correlates of protection fail to account for the majority of individual responses across different age groups and influenza seasons. Challenges remain from the small sample sizes in most studies and from often limited data sets, such as transcriptomic data. Here we report the creation of a unified database, FluPRINT, to enable large-scale studies exploring the cellular and molecular underpinnings of successful antibody responses to influenza vaccines. Over 3,000 parameters were considered, including serological responses to influenza strains, serum cytokines, cell phenotypes, and cytokine stimulations. FluPRINT, facilitates the application of machine learning algorithms for data mining. The data are publicly available and represent a resource to uncover new markers and mechanisms that are important for influenza vaccine immunogenicity.

Publication types

  • Dataset
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antibody Formation
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cytokines / blood
  • Female
  • Hemagglutination Inhibition Tests
  • Humans
  • Immune System*
  • Immunogenicity, Vaccine*
  • Immunophenotyping
  • Infant
  • Influenza Vaccines / immunology*
  • Machine Learning*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Influenza Vaccines