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What are cons of DNA vaccines?
Posted August 3, 2023
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DNA vaccines are a type of third-generation vaccine. They work by using a copy of DNA to trigger an immune response
Cons of DNA vaccines:
- Limited to protein immunogens
- Possibility of the body developing a tolerance or resistance to the antigen
- Slight risk of affecting genes that regulate cell growth and potentially disrupting typical cellular processes
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