DNA-based Vaccines: Benefits and Applications
DNA-based vaccines are a type of vaccine that uses genetically engineered DNA to stimulate an immune response in the body. They work by introducing a small piece of the pathogen's DNA into the cells, prompting the immune system to produce an immune response against the specific pathogen.
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Drug
Where to get
Available through healthcare providers and vaccination clinics.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith
DNA-based Vaccines References
If you want to know more about DNA-based Vaccines, consider exploring links below:
What Is DNA-based Vaccines
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_vaccine
- https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-a-DNA-based-vaccine.aspx
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/rna-vs-dna-vaccine-5082285
- https://www.who.int/teams/health-product-policy-and-standards/standards-and-specifications/vaccines-quality/dna
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dna-vs-mrna-vaccines-similarities-and-differences
- https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/what-to-know-dna-vaccines
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-02-04/covid-19-vaccines-production-pfizer-moderna-astrazeneca-novavax/13109264
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1986720/
- https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-021-00342-w