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Molecular Signatures Can Predict the Efficacy of Malaria Vaccines
Barcelona, 14 May 2020
- A new study reveals that it is possible to identify those individuals that will be protected by the vaccine before its administration.
- Molecular signatures before and after immunization can predict vaccine-induced protection, according to a study by ISGlobal, an institution supported by ”la Caixa” Foundation. The study analysed the gene expression in peripheral blood cells from individuals immunized with the first malaria vaccine (Mosquirix or RTS,S) and another experimental malaria vaccine.
- The results, published in Science Translational Medicine suggest that boosting the immune system before vaccination could potentially improve vaccine efficacy.
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The results of a study by ISGlobal, an institution supported by ”la Caixa”, published in Science Translational Medicine suggest that boosting the immune system before vaccination could potentially improve vaccine efficacy. The microscopy room of the Manhiça Health Research Center in Mozambique. © ISGlobal.
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