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DNA Vaccine
In utero DNA immunization examined
September 14th, 2005
Scientists examine in utero DNA immunization in a recent issue of the journal Vaccine. According to a study from the United States, "The function and plasticity of the developing immune system during embryonic life has been central to immunological thinking for half a century. A classical view is that antigen encountered during fetal life induces a state of acquired immunological tolerance. However, the ability to develop T cell immune responses during the perinatal period would be of great importance against intracellular pathogens." "Recent experiments have challenged this notion and shown that neonatal tolerance can be circumvented by...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2005-09-14)
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