Virus-mimicking DNA particles deliver vaccine without immune side effects

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A vaccine delivery platform made from DNA particles avoided the off-target effects seen when protein particles are used

MIT researchers have delivered a type of vaccine called a particulate vaccine to mice using a virus-mimicking scaffold made from particles of DNA instead of the usual protein particles. It not only generated a robust immune response but avoided the off-target effects sometimes seen when proteins are used.

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