Enhanced immunogenicity and protective efficacy in mice following a Zika DNA vaccine designed by modulation of membrane-anchoring regions and its association to adjuvants

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a re-emerging pathogen with high morbidity associated to congenital infection. Despite the scientific advances since the last outbreak in the Americas, there are no approved specific treatment or vaccines. As the development of an effective prophylactic approach remains unaddres...

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Main Authors: Franciane Mouradian Emidio Teixeira, Luana de Mendonça Oliveira, Anna Cláudia Calvielli Castelo Branco, Ricardo Wesley Alberca, Emanuella Sarmento Alho de Sousa, Bruno Henrique de Sousa Leite, Wenny Camilla dos Santos Adan, Alberto José da Silva Duarte, Roberto Dias Lins, Maria Notomi Sato, Isabelle Freire Tabosa Viana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1307546/full