Virus-like particles vaccine containing Clonorchis sinensis tegumental protein induces partial protection against Clonorchis sinensis infection

Abstract Background Human clonorchiasis, caused by the infection of Clonorchis sinensis, is one of the major health problems in Southeast Asia. However, vaccine efficacy against C. sinensis infection remains largely unknown. Methods In this study, for the first time, we generated virus-like particle...

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Main Authors: Dong-Hun Lee, Ah-Ra Kim, Su-Hwa Lee, Fu-Shi Quan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2526-5