conserved epitope

Protect, modify, deprotect, and vaccinate

30 May 2019 by Vincent Racaniello

influenza virus HA — Influenza virus (left). HA is shown in blue. Right, HA molecule. Colored atoms illustrate variable epitopes on the HA head, and conserved epitopes on the HA stem.

A method for making vaccines that induce antibodies against a specific epitopeÂ could be used to produce a universal influenza vaccine that would not have to be changed every year.

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