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Induction of Protective Immunity against Lethal Anthrax Challenge with a Patch
Author(s) -
Richard T. Kenney,
Jianmei Yu,
Mimi GuebreXabier,
Sarah A. Frech,
Adam Lambert,
Brigitte Heller,
Larry Ellingsworth,
James E. Eyles,
E. Diane Williamson,
Gregory M. Glenn
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
the journal of infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.69
H-Index - 252
eISSN - 1537-6613
pISSN - 0022-1899
DOI - 10.1086/422694
Subject(s) - bacillus anthracis , anthrax vaccines , anthrax toxin , vaccination , immunization , adjuvant , medicine , immunology , immunity , immune system , antigen , virology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , dna vaccination , fusion protein , recombinant dna , biochemistry , genetics , bacteria , gene
Transcutaneous immunization (TCI) is a needle-free technique that delivers antigens and adjuvants to potent epidermal immune cells. To address critical unmet needs in biodefense against anthrax, we have designed a novel vaccine delivery system using a dry adhesive patch that simplifies administration and improves tolerability of a subunit anthrax vaccine.

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