NIH R01 · 2024
Targeting myeloid cells for regulation of alum-based immunity
Alum is the most widely used adjuvant in current subunit vaccines against infectious agents. Mucosal tissues represent the main portal of entry of pathogens. In contrast with the general bloodstream in the systemic compartment, mucosal tissues contain a large number of IgA producing cells. This immunoglobulin isotype contributes to the protection of exposed mucosal surfaces via a number of mechanisms including prevention of pathogen binding to host cells (epithelial cells and dendritic cells), neutralization of toxins in the lumen, and neutralization of viruses within epithelial cells. Injected vaccines can induce high levels of IgG responses in the bloodstream, but they are not effective…
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