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SUBMITTER: Streatfield SJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7127671 | biostudies-literature | 2001 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Streatfield S J SJ Jilka J M JM Hood E E EE Turner D D DD Bailey M R MR Mayor J M JM Woodard S L SL Beifuss K K KK Horn M E ME Delaney D E DE Tizard I R IR Howard J A JA
Vaccine 20010301 17-19
Numerous studies have shown that viral epitopes and subunits of bacterial toxins can be expressed and correctly processed in transgenic plants. The recombinant proteins induce immune responses and have several benefits over current vaccine technologies, including increased safety, economy, stability, versatility and efficacy. Antigens expressed in corn are particularly advantageous since the seed can be produced in vast quantities and shipped over long distances at ambient temperature, potential ...[more]