A Powerful CD8<sup>+</sup> T-Cell Stimulating D-Tetra-Peptide Hydrogel as a Very Promising Vaccine Adjuvant.

Luo, Zichao; Wu, Qinjie; Yang, Chengbiao; Wang, Huaimin; He, Tao; Wang, Youzhi; Wang, Zhongyan; Chen, Hao et al. · Adv Mater · 2017

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A novel vaccine adjuvant based on a supramolecular hydrogel of a D-tetra-peptide is reported. Antigens can be easily incorporated into the hydrogel by a vortex or by gently shaking before injection. The vaccines can stimulate strong CD8+ T-cell responses, which significantly inhibits tumor growth. This novel adjuvant is expected to enable a wide range of sub-unit vaccines and help the production of antibodies.

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