Mucosal immunization with PLGA-microencapsulated DNA primes a SIV-specific CTL response revealed by boosting with cognate recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara.

Systemically administered DNA encoding a recombinant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) derived immunogen effectively primes a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response in macaques. In this further pilot study we have evaluated mucosal delivery of DNA as an alternative priming strategy. Plasmid DNA, pTH...

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Main Authors: Sharpe, S, Hanke, T, Tinsley-Bown, A, Dennis, M, Dowall, S, McMichael, A, Cranage, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003