Abstract:
:Recombinant protein- and peptide-based vaccines can deliver large amounts of specific antigens for tailored immune responses. One class of these are protein and peptide nanoclusters (PNCs), which are made entirely from the crosslinked antigen. PNCs leverage the inherent immunogenicity of nanoparticulate antigens while minimizing the use of excipients normally used to create them. In this chapter, we discuss PNC fabrication methods, immunostimulatory properties of nanoclusters observed in vitro and in vivo, and protective benefits of PNC vaccines against influenza and cancer mouse models. We conclude with an outlook on future studies of PNCs and PNC design strategies, as well as their use in future vaccine formulations.
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Curr Top Microbiol Immunoljournal_title
Current topics in microbiology and immunologyauthors
Chang TZ,Champion JAdoi
10.1007/82_2020_228subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2020-11-10 00:00:00eissn
0070-217Xissn
2196-9965pub_type
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