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Preferred term

Vaccines, DNA  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Recombinant DNA vectors encoding antigens administered for the prevention or treatment of disease. The host cells take up the DNA, express the antigen, and present it to the immune system in a manner similar to that which would occur during natural infection. This induces humoral and cellular immune responses against the encoded antigens. The vector is called naked DNA because there is no need for complex formulations or delivery agents; the plasmid is injected in saline or other buffers.

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Synonym(s)

  • DNA Vaccine
  • DNA Vaccines
  • Naked DNA Vaccine
  • Naked DNA Vaccines
  • Recombinant DNA Vaccine
  • Recombinant DNA Vaccines
  • Vaccines, Recombinant DNA

In other languages

  • French

  • Vaccins à ADN nu
  • Vaccins à ADN recombinant
  • Vaccins à ADN recombiné
  • Vaccins ADN

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-C4L20Z21-7

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