Whole-Cell Vaccine Preparation: Options and Perspectives
Punit Kumar1,2, Sunita3, Kashyap Kumar Dubey4
1Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|September 22, 2020
Summary
Vaccine development has evolved from early tissue-based methods to modern techniques like genetic engineering. This chapter explores various vaccine approaches, focusing on whole-cell vaccines and their preparation.
Area of Science:
- Immunology and Public Health
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Vaccines are crucial biological preparations that stimulate immunity against pathogens, significantly impacting global public health by nearly eradicating diseases.
- Traditional vaccine development relies on historical techniques, but advancements have introduced new methodologies.
- Despite progress, numerous diseases still require effective vaccines, driving innovation in vaccinology.
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