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1Immunopathology Laboratory, Robert J. Tomsich Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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|May 16, 2023
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COVID-19 vaccines play a key role in ending the pandemic. Unraveling the immunological phenomena involved in offering protective immunity is the cornerstone of achieving such success. This perspective evaluates the possible mechanisms and implications of IgG4 production in response to mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines.
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