Genetic transformation of novel isolates of chicken <it>Lactobacillus </it>bearing probiotic features for expression of heterologous proteins: a tool to develop live oral vaccines

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of lactic acid bacteria as vehicles to delivery antigens to immunize animals is a promising issue. When genetically modified, these bacteria can induce a specific local and systemic immune response against selected pathogens....

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Main Authors: Neumann Elisabeth, Teixeira Santuza MR, Fátima Horta M, Souza Marcelo R, Moreira João, Mota Rodrigo M, Nicoli Jacques R, Nunes Álvaro C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-01-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/6/2