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Detection of Neutralization-sensitive Epitopes in Antigens Displayed on Virus-Like Particle VLP-Based Vaccines Using a Capture Assay
Published on: February 10, 2022
[Viral vaccines in the national vaccination program--views of the near future]
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Abstract:
Both conventional virus vaccines and those being introduced in the near future are either live attenuated viruses or nonliving inactivated viruses, mere virus-like particles (VLP) or purified proteins. Live vaccines yield a "more natural" immunity, but in many cases also a nonliving vaccine is sufficient to protect from viral infections. Influenza vaccines are of both types. The commencing HPV vaccination program will be conducted with a VLP vaccine comprising two serotypes. A live chickenpox vaccine will be introduced in the national vaccination program in the next few years. In addition, a shingles vaccine is needed. The live oral rotavirus vaccine works well.
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