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DNA Vaccines
Data on DNA vaccines discussed by researchers at National Taiwan University
July 1st, 2009
A report, 'Noncarrier naked antigen-specific DNA vaccine generates potent antigen-specific immunologic responses and antitumor effects,' is newly published data in Gene Therapy. According to a study from Taipei, Taiwan, "Genetic immunization strategies have largely focused on the use of plasmid DNA with a gene gun. However, there remains a clear need to further improve the efficiency, safety, and cost of potential DNA vaccines." "The gold particle-coated DNA format delivered through a gene gun is expensive, time and process consuming, and raises aseptic safety concerns. This study aims to determine whether a low-pressured gene gun can deliver noncarrier naked DNA...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-07-01)
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