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62 articles for “antimicrobial”
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Next-Generation mRNA Vaccines: Applications Beyond COVID-19
Abstract: Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology has become a paradigm shift in contemporary medicine and, with remarkable success in the COVID-19 pandemic, has opened the door to a new wave of vaccines development. In contrast to the traditional vaccine methods, mRNA vaccines are based on the synthetic genetic code that allows host cells to express target antigens, thus eliciting strong humoral and cellular immunity. The speed of development, efficacy, scalability of …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Host Invasion to Immune Evasion: Emerging Concepts in Pathogen Virulence Strategies
Abstract: The interaction between hosts and pathogens represents a continuous evolutionary struggle, shaping both microbial virulence and host immunity. Pathogens employ diverse strategies to evade immune surveillance, ranging from antigenic variation and molecular mimicry to hijacking of host immune checkpoints. Simultaneously, hosts refine innate and adaptive immune mechanisms to counteract infection and limit damage. This reciprocal adaptation, known as host–pathogen coevolution, influences pathogen persistence, transmission, and fitness, while also sculpting immune …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 Read article