A live-attenuated Zika virus vaccine candidate induces sterilizing immunity in mouse models
A live-attenuated Zika virus vaccine candidate induces sterilizing immunity in mouse models
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New York: Nature Publishing Group US
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Pei-Yong Shi and colleagues report that a deletion mutant of Zika virus is safe and effective as a live-attenuated vaccine in mice and induces sterilizing immunity. Their results encourage further testing of the candidate vaccine for possible future use in humans.
Zika virus (ZIKV) infection of pregnant women can cause a wide range of congenital...
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A live-attenuated Zika virus vaccine candidate induces sterilizing immunity in mouse models
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6276361
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6276361
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1078-8956
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1546-170X
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10.1038/nm.4322