Comparative Analysis of Human B Cell Epitopes Based on BCG Genomes

Background. Tuberculosis is a huge global health problem. BCG is the only vaccine used for about 100 years against TB, but the reasons for protection variability in populations remain unclear. To improve BCG efficacy and develop a strategy for new vaccines, the underlying genetic differences among B...

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Main Authors: Machao Li, Haican Liu, Xiuqin Zhao, Kanglin Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3620141