Abstract
Recombinant plasmid DNA constructs expressing truncated or full-length dengue-1 envelope (E) with or without the pre-membrane (prM) were tested for immunogenicity in mice, as candidate dengue DNA vaccines. Two plasmids, one expressing the N-terminal 80% E and the other expressing prM and full length E were immunogenic in intradermally inoculated mice. The vaccinated mice produced dengue-1 specific antibodies that were both neutralizing and long lasting. Data suggested that the plasmid expressing prM and full length E produced virus like particles in transfected cells, and is probably a better immunogen compared to that expressing 80% E. Copyright (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2426-2434 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Vaccine |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antibody response
- DNA vaccine
- Dengue virus
- Mouse