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A pan-genotype hepatitis C virus viral vector vaccine generates T cells and neutralizing antibodies in mice.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Oct 2022
Donnison Timothy, McGregor Joey, Chinnakannan Senthil, Hutchings Claire, Center Rob J, Poumbourios Pantelis, Klenerman Paul, Drummer Heidi E, Barnes Eleanor
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: A prophylactic vaccine targeting multiple HCV genotypes (gt) is urgently required to meet World Health Organization elimination targets. Neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) and CD4+ and CD8+ T cells are associated with spontaneous clearance of HCV, and each may contribute to protective immunity. However, current vaccine candidates generate either nAbs or T cells targeting genetically variable...
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