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Netherlands Vaccine Institute describes research in vaccines
July 9th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Bioneedles as vaccine carriers' new findings in vaccines. According to recent research published in the journal Vaccine, "Bioneedles are small hollow mini implants fabricated from biodegradable polymers which can be filled with antigen. Bioneedles can be used for vaccination without syringes and needles." "Formulations have been prepared containing tetanus toxoid with and without aluminum phosphate. Stability and immunogenicity of Bioneedles were compared with liquid formulations. The antigen, when formulated in Bioneedles, retained fully its antigenicity up to 60 degrees C for 1 week whereas the antigen, in its liquid form, lost all...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-07-09)
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