Title : Protective immunization in mice against group B streptococci using encapsulated C5a peptidase.

Pub. Date : 2008 Jan

PMID : 17905172






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1 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to test whether C5a peptidase encapsulated within a biodegradable polymer can act as a vaccine and elicit an immune response to prevent group B streptococci (GBS) infection in mice and provide protection to pups. gbs hemolytic complement Mus musculus
2 CONCLUSION: Encapsulated C5a peptidase elicited significant immune responses and protection against GBS challenge. gbs hemolytic complement Mus musculus
3 C5a peptidase microsphere encapsulation has potential as a GBS vaccine. gbs hemolytic complement Mus musculus