Influenza A virus nucleoprotein derived from <it>Escherichia coli</it> or recombinant vaccinia (Tiantan) virus elicits robust cross-protection in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Immunity to conserved viral antigens is an attractive approach to develop a universal vaccine against epidemic and pandemic influenza. A nucleoprotein (NP)-based vaccine has been explored and preliminary studies have shown promise. H...

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Main Authors: Huang Baoying, Wang Wenling, Li Renqing, Wang Xiuping, Jiang Tao, Qi Xiangrong, Gao Yingying, Tan Wenjie, Ruan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/9/1/322