Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 28th, 2004
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Pertussis Vaccine - DNA vaccine encoding pertussis toxin S1 subunit induces protection
Bacteriology - Glycoconjugates from oligosaccharides mimicking Vibrio cholerae O-PS prepared
Cancer Vaccine - RNA-loaded dendritic cells used for cancer immunotherapy
Colon Cancer - Two novel tumor-associated antigens recognized by T lymphocytes identified
DPT Vaccine - dTpa vaccine better tolerated than DTPw vaccine in children
Dengue Fever - Mutations enhance replication of dengue virus in Vero cells
Drug Delivery - Collagen used as carrier for on-site delivery of antibacterial drugs
Finance - StaphVAX maker completes common stock offering
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Ii-Key/MHC class II epitope hybrid peptide vaccines show promise for HIV
Herpesvirus - Shutdown of T-cell response to virus mediated by pro-apoptotic protein
Herpesvirus Vaccine - LEAPS vaccine with HSV-1 glycoprotein D epitope elicits protection
Vaccine Delivery - Spore germination provides novel route for antigen delivery
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - HPV16 L2 peptide shows promise as human papillomavirus vaccine
Infectious Bursal Disease - Vaccine for infectious bursal disease virus developed
Influenza - Immunotherapeutics company awarded $11.6M from NIH
Influenza Vaccine - Two-dose regimen of influenza vaccine more efficacious than one dose
Insulin - Microfabricated needles used for transdermal delivery of insulin
Meningococcus - Research offers hope for new meningitis vaccine
Mumps Virus - Two genotypes of mumps virus in Korea during 1998-2001 characterized
Mycobacteria - TNF-alpha release affected by vaccination status and mycobacteria virulence
Parainfluenza Virus Vaccine - Progress made in development of parainfluenza virus vaccines
Pertussis Vaccine - New strategy for allele identification of pertussis toxin genes reported
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Scientific challenges impeding HIV vaccine development reviewed
Polio - U.N. says polio is spreading to countries where it had been eradicated
Prostate Cancer - Generex sub presents promising data on efficacy of DNA vaccine technology
Regulatory Issues - Wisconsin college students living in dorms must be immunized, or sign waiver
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Adjuvants recognized by toll-like receptors inhibit T cell responses
Smallpox Vaccine - Smallpox vaccination recommended for first-line medical personnel
Tuberculosis Vaccine - In vitro evolution of BCG vaccines reviewed
Tuberculosis Vaccine - RD1-encoded protein TB27.4 from M. tuberculosis elicits immune response
Tuberculosis Vaccine - Sonicate antigens from M. tuberculosis stimulates strong T-cell response
Typhoid Fever - Mimotopes of antigen of Salmonella enterica identified from peptide library
Vaccine Adjuvant - New method for screening mucosal adjuvants developed
Hepatitis A Vaccine - Virosomal hepatitis A vaccine (Epaxal) protects against infection
Vaccine Safety - Removal of gelatin from live vaccines and DTaP reduces allergic responses
Vaccine Safety - Some vaccines additives cause rare allergic reactions
Vaccine Safety - Whole cell pertussis vaccine lowers incidence of atopic disorders
Vaccinia Virus - Vaccinia virus encodes previously uncharacterized inhibitor of apoptosis
West Nile Virus - Safety results support expansion of Neugene antisense drug program
West Nile Virus Vaccine - Japanese encephalitis vaccine partially protects against West Nile
Hepatitis B Vaccine - Hepatitis B DNA vaccine induces protective responses in non-responders
Melanoma Vaccine - HLA-B*3501-restricted epitopes from melanoma antigens identified
AIDS Vaccine - GenVec, NIH expand contract to include late-stage manufacturing for HIV vaccine
Anthrax - Judge OKs military anthrax vaccinations
Appointments - CDC to lose top vaccine expert to Emory University
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