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Scientists analyze virus protein structure to advance RSV vaccines
Zhu reengineered the RSV F protein by changing a pair of molecules ... Sarah Auclair, Robyn L. Stanfield, Linling He, and Ian A. Wilson of Scripps. More information: Yi-Zong Lee et al, Rational ...
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People who are immunocompromised may not produce enough protective antibodies against RSV after vaccination
Scanning electron micrograph of human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) virions (colorized blue) and tagged with antibodies (colorized yellow) against the virus’ fusion protein — the target of ...
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People who are immunocompromised may not produce enough protective antibodies against RSV after vaccination
The two vaccines induce the immune system to target a critical protein on the surface of RSV, the F protein, in its pre-infection form, known as pre-fusion F. High levels of antibodies against pre ...