Inactivation of Zika Virus by Photoactive Iodonaphthyl Azide Preserves Immunogenic Potential of the Virus

Zika virus’s (ZIKV) emergence as a pathogen of significant public health importance has accelerated efforts to develop a ZIKV vaccine. To date, the need for an effective ZIKV vaccine is unmet. In this study, we report inactivation of ZIKV using a hydrophobic photoactive compound: 1, 5 iodo...

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Main Authors: Amy L. Austin, Bianca Galasso, Caitlin Nickens, Barbara Knollmann-Ritschel, Anuj Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/8/4/188