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Vaccines, Synthetic

Medical Definition: Small synthetic peptides that mimic surface antigens of pathogens and are immunogenic, or vaccines manufactured with the aid of recombinant DNA techniques. The latter vaccines may also be whole viruses whose nucleic acids have been modified.
Guide Notes: IM general only; coord NIM with specific vaccine (IM)
Also Called: Antigens, Synthetic,Molecular Vaccines,Semisynthetic Vaccines,Vaccines, Recombinant
Previously Indexed: Antigens (1966-1986)
Vaccines, Synthetic Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Vaccines, DNA - Recombinant DNA vectors encoding antigens administered for the prevention or treatment of disease. The host cells take up the DNA, express the antigen, and present it to the immune system in a manner similar to that which would occur during natural infection. This induces humoral and cellular immune responses against the encoded antigens. The vector is called naked DNA because there is no need for complex formulations or delivery agents; the plasmid is injected in saline or other buffers.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Vaccines, Edible - Vaccines or candidate vaccines derived from edible plants. Transgenic plants (PLANTS, TRANSGENIC) are used as recombinant protein production systems and the edible plant tissue functions as an oral vaccine.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Vaccines, Virosome - Vaccines using VIROSOMES as the antigen delivery system that stimulates the desired immune response.

Vaccines, Synthetic Medical Definitions and Terms

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