Phrases with «vector vaccine»

A vector vaccine is a type of vaccine that uses a harmless virus or bacteria as a carrier to deliver a piece of genetic material from the target virus or bacteria into our body. This allows our immune system to recognize and fight off the harmful virus or bacteria effectively, protecting us from getting sick. Full definition

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Sentences with «vector vaccine»

Prior to joining IDRI, Neal worked as a research scientist for Immune Design Corporation (IDC), where he was a member of a team focused on design, generation, and testing of a novel viral vector vaccine platform. (idri.org)
For instance, an HIV recombinant vector vaccine uses a vector (a weakened virus or bacterium) to transport genetic material from man - made HIV proteins into the body. (hvtn.org)
A modified version (subtype C) of ALVAC, the pox vector vaccine used in RV144, will be used as the prime or first vaccination received by study participants. (hivresearch.org)
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Phrases with «vector vaccine»

Sentences with «vector vaccine»

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