A <it>Schistosoma japonicum </it>chimeric protein with a novel adjuvant induced a polarized Th1 immune response and protection against liver egg burdens
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Schitosomiasis japonica is still a significant public health problem in China. A protective vaccine for human or animal use represents an important strategy for long-term control of this disease. Due to the complex life cycle of schi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-05-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/54 |