Inclusion of a specific T cell epitope increases the protection conferred against foot-and-mouth disease virus in pigs by a linear peptide containing an immunodominant B cell site

Inclusion of a specific T cell epitope increases the protection conferred against foot-and-mouth disease virus in pigs by a linear peptide containing an immunodominant B cell site

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) causes an economically important and highly contagious disease of cloven-hoofed animals. FMD control in endemic regions is implemented using chemically inactivated whole-virus vaccines. Currently,...

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Main Authors: Cubillos Carolina, de la Torre Beatriz G, Bárcena Juan, Andreu David, Sobrino Francisco, Blanco Esther
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
Foot-and-mouth disease virus
FMDV
Linear peptides
Vaccine
Pig
Swine
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/9/1/66

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