The porcine circovirus type 1 capsid gene promoter improves antigen expression and immunogenicity in a HIV-1 plasmid vaccine

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>One of the promising avenues for development of vaccines against Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and other human pathogens is the use of plasmid-based DNA vaccines. However, relatively large doses of plasmid must be injec...

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Main Authors: Burger Marieta, Palmer Kenneth E, Shephard Enid G, Tanzer Fiona L, Williamson Anna-Lise, Rybicki Edward P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/51