Vaccines designed to safeguard patients from HIV can backfire and lead to increased rates of infection. This negative effect has been seen in more than one vaccine clinical trial. Scientists at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have newly published results that support a straightforward explanation for the backfire effect. According to the study, the vaccination may increase the number of immune cells that serve as viral targets. ...Saturday 3 January 2015
HIV Vaccines Should Avoid Viral Target Cells
Vaccines designed to safeguard patients from HIV can backfire and lead to increased rates of infection. This negative effect has been seen in more than one vaccine clinical trial. Scientists at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have newly published results that support a straightforward explanation for the backfire effect. According to the study, the vaccination may increase the number of immune cells that serve as viral targets. ...
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