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Signal sequences modulate the immunogenic performance of human hepatitis C virus E2 gene.
Molecular immunology - 1 May 2006
Sominskaya Irina, Alekseeva Ekaterina, Skrastina Dace, Mokhonov Vladislav, Starodubova Elizaveta, Jansons Juris, Levi Mikael, Prilipov Alexei, Kozlovska Tatyana, Smirnov Valeri, Pumpens Paul, Isaguliants Maria G
Abstract excerpt
Envelope protein E2 of human hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an attractive component of a prototype HCV vaccine. Delivered by DNA immunogens, E2 evokes specific immune response of Th1-type, failing to induce either considerable antibody production, or T-helper cell proliferation. We aimed at modulating the immunogenic performance of E2 gene by changing the mode of protein expression in eukaryotic cells. Plasmids were...
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