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Advancing vaccine design: potential of peptide mimicry

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In a new development, a recent paper published in Biology Methods & Protocols by Oxford University Press has highlighted a promising avenue for enhancing vaccine efficacy against infectious pathogens like the COVID-19 virus. The role of extracellular vesicles in COVID-19 virus infection [Internet]. Available from: [link]

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Second-Generation mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate, CV2CoV, Demonstrates Improved Immune Response and Protection in Preclinical Study

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Better activation of innate and adaptive immune responses was achieved with CV2CoV, resulting in faster response onset, higher titers of antibodies, and stronger memory B and T cell activation as compared to the first-generation candidate, CVnCoV.

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The effectiveness of nanoparticles in chemotherapy

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The use of nanoparticles, which are around the size of a virus particle, is a very promising delivery method for overcoming chemotherapy issues. Macrophages were detected as the cells responsible for these negative effects. Macrophages typically consume and clear pathogens and then present the pathogen parts to T cells.

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The immune system’s role in lung cancer risk

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HLA are the critical molecules that our immune systems use to present peptides to T cells and facilitate recognition and killing in immune responses to pathogens. HLA-II presents peptides to CD4 T cells thought to be important for indirectly helping immune responses and facilitating antibody production.

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Bioengineered instrument reveals hidden cancer cells

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While the concept of removing mucins from cancer cells seems promising, mucins are present in various forms on all mammalian cells. This sugar-coated mucin binding to checkpoint receptors signals that the cancer cell poses no threat, consequently blocking the immune response.

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mRNA Therapeutics: Revolutionizing Treatment Beyond Vaccines

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Once delivered into the body, the mRNA instructs cells to produce these antigens, which are then presented to the immune system. This process triggers a robust immune response, enabling the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. Another challenge is the potential for unintended immune responses.

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Novavax Announces Agreement with Government of New Zealand for 10.7 Million Doses of COVID-19 VaccineAdvance purchase agreement signed for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax’ adjuvanted protein vaccine candidate

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Currently in Phase 3 clinical testing in the United Kingdom for the prevention of COVID-19, NVX-CoV2373 is a recombinant protein vaccine adjuvanted with Novavax’ proprietary Matrix-M to enhance the immune response. About Novavax. Novavax, Inc.?(Nasdaq:

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