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Monoclonal Antibodies against Zika Virus: Therapeutics and Their Implications for Vaccine Design.

Authors :
Qihui Wang
Jinghua Yan
George Fu Gao
Source :
Journal of Virology. Oct2017, Vol. 91 Issue 20, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Zika virus (ZIKV) has caused global concern due to its association with neurological complications in newborns and adults. Although no vaccines or antivirals against ZIKV infection have been approved to date, hundreds of monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) have been developed in a short period. Here, we first present a complete picture of the ZIKV MAbs and then focus on the neutralizing mechanisms and immune hot spots uncovered through structural studies, which provide insight for therapeutics and vaccine design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022538X
Volume :
91
Issue :
20
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Virology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125509418
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.01049-17