Epicutaneous immunization with modified vaccinia Ankara viral vectors generates superior T cell immunity against a respiratory viral challenge
Abstract Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) was recently approved as a smallpox vaccine. Variola is transmitted by respiratory droplets and MVA immunization by skin scarification (s.s.) protected mice far more effectively against lethal respiratory challenge with vaccinia virus (VACV) than any other rou...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | npj Vaccines |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41541-020-00265-5 |