Gene Vaccination: Theory and Practice
Theory and Practice
Published on 6. August 1998
Book
Hardback
X, 180 pages
978-3-540-64428-6 (ISBN)
Description
Providing a multidisciplinary approach to genetic vaccines, this text covers different aspects of basic immunology, molecular biology, infectious diseases, and allergy, as well as the regulatory approach to the emerging field of DNA vaccination.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Heidelberg
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
4
12 s/w Tabellen, 4 farbige Abbildungen
4 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biography
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-64428-6 (9783540644286)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-46867-4
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Content
Introduction: Gene Vaccination, Current Concepts and Future Directions.- Plasmid DNA Vaccination: Mechanism of Antigen Presentation.- The Development of a Multivalent DNA Vaccine for Malaria.- DNA Vaccination with Co-Stimulatory Molecules.- Gene Immunization for the Induction of Antigen-Specific, Non MHC-Restricted Responses.- DNA Vaccines With Rapid Intracellular Degradation are More Effective for Inducing CTL.- Genetic Vaccination Against Tuberculosis.- DNA Gene Vaccination for HIV.- DNA-Based Immunization Against Hepatitis B Virus.- Gene Vaccination for Hepatitis C.- Gene Immunization for Allergic Disorders.- Immunization With DNA Vaccines in Early Life: Advantages and Limitations as Compared to Convential Vaccines.- DNA Vaccination by Somatic Transgene Immunization.- DNA Vaccines: Safety and Efficacy Issues.- Genetic Vaccines - A Revolution in Vaccinology?.