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13 articles for “vaccines candidates”
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Vaccine Candidates and Animal Models for Kala-Azar
Abstract: Kala-azar or Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a serious human disease in tropical regions and rapidly emerging as an opportunistic infection in HIV patients. The available treatment against VL is associated with toxicity and drug resistance. Even though the development of vaccines against VL is received limited attention. The only successful immunization strategy in humans has been leishmanization, which is based on the development of durable immunity after recovery from infection …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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COVID-19: Impact on Human Health
Abstract: Researchers are on the cutting edge of devising the best strategy to combat the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by studying and exploring the pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment as the world continues to be plagued by an increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The primary method for detecting the virus is via antigen testing and more accurate molecular tests such as rt PCR using patient samples. The most prevalent treatments for COVID-19 infection …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Development of Covid-19 Vaccine: A Review
Abstract: The emergence in December 2019 of a novel coronavirus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has had devastating consequences globally. This is the worst catastrophe suffered by mankind in recent history. In the face of this severe disaster, people all over the world are frightened of the prospect of facing an outbreak or an annual recurrence. Control measures such as the use of masks, physical distancing, testing of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Revolutionizing Vaccine Development:The Transformative Role of Bioinformatics in Designing Next-Generation Immunotherapies
Abstract: Vaccines have long been central to the prevention and control of infectious diseases, dramatically reducing morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the modern era, the integration of bioinformatics has revolutionized vaccine development by enabling rapid, precise, and cost-effective identification of potential vaccine targets. This seminar explores the multifaceted applications of bioinformatics in vaccinology, including antigen discovery, epitope prediction, structural modeling, molecular docking, and immunoinformatics-driven vaccine design. Special emphasis is placed on …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 19–33 Read article
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Zika Virus: Long-term Effects and Vaccine Development Efforts
Abstract: Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that gained international concern following the 2015-2016 outbreak in the Americas. Although most ZIKV infections are asymptomatic or mild, the virus presents significant public health risks due to its ability to cause severe neurological complications, especially in pregnant women and their offspring.Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) encompasses a range of fetal abnormalities, including microcephaly, vision impairment, hearing loss, and developmental delays. Infants exposed to …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Cell Membrane Immunogens of a Biofilm-producing Staphylococcus aureus Isolate Adjuvanted with Bacterial Chromosomal DNA Are Protective in a Mouse Mastitis Model
Abstract: Biofilm-forming staphylococci have been implicated in persistent bovine udder infections. Prophylactic potential of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm phenotype-associated immunogens in mouse models of systemic, but not intramammary infections has been demonstrated. In the present study, the authors observed protection in a murine model of intramammary infection by two subcutaneous injections at four-week interval of biofilm-forming S. aureus cell membrane antigens mixed with homologous chromosomal DNA as adjuvant, when challenged after eight …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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CRISPR, Recombinant DNA, and LAMP-Based Platforms for Monkeypox: Emerging Tools for Diagnosis and Therapeutic Development
Abstract: Monkeypox, a zoonotic viral infection caused by the Monkeypox virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus, has recurred as a worldwide public health concern after recent outbreaks outside of its classical endemic areas in Central and West Africa. The resurgence has demanded a thorough reassessment of its epidemiology, mode of transmission, and clinical presentation. In light of these challenges, recombinant DNA technology (rDNA) has emerged as a candidate for developing vaccines, diagnostics, …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–28 Read article
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Host-Pathogen Coevolution: Implications for Immune Evasion and Pathogen Fitness
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 · pp. 6–10 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
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HPV and Cardiovascular Risk: Unpacking a Novel Link Between Viral Infection and Heart Disease
Abstract: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is best known for its oncogenic potential, yet a growing body of evidence suggests that persistent HPV infection may also contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 2025, pooled analyses and conference reports galvanized attention by estimating that HPV‐positive individuals have ~40% higher risk of CVD and approximately double the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) compared with HPV‐negative peers, even after adjustment for traditional risk factors. These …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Computer-aided Drug Design Method for Anti-hepatitis C Drug Design
Abstract: Hepatitis C is a disease caused by the hepatitis C virus and can cause serious liver damage. There is currently no vaccine for this disease and the number of infections continues to increase worldwide. Currently used antiviral drugs are interferon alfa-2a and ribavirin, but about half of patients do not respond to therapy. Therefore, new drugs that protect against hepatitis C need to be investigated. Computational drug methods have been …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Targeting Papain-Like Protease of Re-Emerging Coronaviruses
Abstract: Re-emerging Corona viruses (CoVs), including SARS-CoV (S-CoVs), and SARS-CoV-2 (S-CoV-2), continue to pose a global health threat due to their high mutation rates, zoonotic spillover potential, and capacity for immune evasion. The global pandemic of year 2019, caused by S-CoV-2, has highlighted the importance for robust antiviral strategies beyond vaccines and RNA polymerase or main protease inhibitors, which are susceptible to resistance. One promising therapeutic target is the S-CoV-2 papain-like …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 46–62 Read article
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Veterinary Mycology: Fungal Infections in Livestock and Companion Animals
Abstract: Fungal infections represent a significant yet often underestimated challenge in veterinary medicine, affecting both livestock and companion animals. Veterinary mycology encompasses a diverse group of pathogens, including yeasts, molds, dimorphic fungi, and dermatophytes, that can cause localized or systemic diseases with substantial health, economic, and zoonotic implications. In livestock species, such as cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs, horses, and camels, fungal infections manifest as dermatophytosis, mycotic mastitis, aspergillosis, keratomycosis, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 44–51 Read article