An HPV 16 L1-based chimeric human papilloma virus-like particles containing a string of epitopes produced in plants is able to elicit humoral and cytotoxic T-cell activity in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Even though two prophylactic vaccines against HPV are currently licensed, infections by the virus continue to be a major health problem mainly in developing countries. The cost of the vaccines limits wide-scale application in poor co...

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Main Authors: Weiss-Steider Benny, Hernández-Montes Jorge, Peña Cristina, Mora-García María, Monroy-García Alberto, De la Rosa Georgina, Lim Miguel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/6/1/2