Immunogenic Properties of a BCG Adjuvanted Chitosan Nanoparticle-Based Dengue Vaccine in Human Dendritic Cells.

• Published in: PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Main Authors: Taweewun Hunsawong, Panya Sunintaboon, Saradee Warit, Butsaya Thaisomboonsuk, Richard G Jarman, In-Kyu Yoon, Sukathida Ubol, Stefan Fernandez
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015
• Subjects: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270; Arctic; Calmette
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003958; https://doaj.org/article/0e905b18520c4cc7a6cf5b537e11ba39

Dengue viruses (DENVs) are among the most rapidly and efficiently spreading arboviruses. WHO recently estimated that about half of the world's population is now at risk for DENV infection. There is no specific treatment or vaccine available to treat or prevent DENV infections. Here, we report t...