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How do BNT162b2 vaccine-induced neutralizing and non-neutralizing antibodies synergize to promote protection against SARS-CoV-2?

In a recent article posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, scientists explored the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) BNT162b2 vaccine triggered non-neutralizing and neutralizing antibody functions.
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How does the interval between the 1st and 2nd BNT162b2 doses impact the neutralization breadth and potency against variants of concern?

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, scientists explored the influence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) extended gap vaccination on the variants of ...
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HIV Vaccine Candidate Triggers Production of Crucial, Neutralizing Antibodies

When human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) emerged and was identified as the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it was expected that a vaccine would be developed eventually. By over ...
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Non-Neutralizing Antibody Cocktail Effective Against Multiple Flu Strains

Scientists at the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) have developed an antibody-based therapy against influenza A virus (IAV), which they suggest could change the way the world fights flu, one of the deadliest ...