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