DNA vaccines: improving expression of antigens
Open Access
- 16 September 2003
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Genetic Vaccines and Therapy
- Vol. 1 (1) , 2
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-0556-1-2
Abstract
DNA vaccination is a relatively recent development in vaccine methodology. It is now possible to undertake a rational step-by-step approach to DNA vaccine design. Strategies may include the incorporation of immunostimulatory sequences in the backbone of the plasmid, co-expression of stimulatory molecules, utilisation of localisation/secretory signals, and utilisation of the appropriate delivery system, for example. However, another important consideration is the utilisation of methods designed to optimise transgene expression. In this review we discuss the importance of regulatory elements, kozak sequences and codon optimisation in transgene expression.Keywords
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