Oral Vaccination Based on DNA-Chitosan Nanoparticles against Schistosoma mansoni Infection

The development of a vaccine would be essential for the control of schistosomiasis, which is recognized as the most important human helminth infection in terms of morbidity and mortality. A new approach of oral vaccination with DNA-chitosan nanoparticles appears interesting because of their great st...

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Main Authors: Carolina R. Oliveira, Cíntia M. F. Rezende, Marina R. Silva, Olga M. Borges, Ana P. Pêgo, Alfredo M. Goes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/938457
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