Immunology
Attenuated Recombinant B. Pertussis Enhances Protection against Parasites
Published in Vaccine Weekly, August 10th, 1998
Although single-dose mucosal immunization is best achieved by using attenuated live microorganisms, such attenuation usually results in decreased immunogenicity.
N. Mielcarek and colleagues attenuated Bordetella pertussis by deleting the pertussis toxin gene ("Homologous and Heterologous Protection after Single Intranasal Administration of Live Attenuated Recombinant Bordetella pertussis," Nature Biotechnology, May 1998;16(5):454-457).
"A single intranasal administration of...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Vaccine Weekly
Source: Vaccine Weekly (1998-08-10)
More Articles from Vaccine Weekly
- Conference Coverage (12th World AIDS)
Ethics and Vaccine: Consensus Elusive - Conference Coverage (12th World AIDS)
HIV Lures Uninfected Cells To Their Doom - Conference Coverage (12th World AIDS)
HIV Tat Selects Infecting Viral Variant - Editorial
Between What Is and What Can Be: The Real AIDS Gap - AIDS Vaccines
Inoculations Begin in St. Louis AIDSVAX Phase III Trial - Epidemiology (TB)
Without Improved Vaccine TB Epidemic Will Worsen - More from this issue of Vaccine Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
