Hewitson, J. and Maizels, R. M. (2014) Vaccination against helminth parasite infections. Expert Review of Vaccines, 13(4), pp. 473-487. (doi: 10.1586/14760584.2014.893195) (PMID:24606541)
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Abstract
Helminth parasites infect over one fourth of the human population and are highly prevalent in livestock worldwide. In model systems, parasites are strongly immunomodulatory, but the immune system can be driven to expel them by prior vaccination. However, no vaccines are currently available for human use. Recent advances in vaccination with recombinant helminth antigens have been successful against cestode infections of livestock and new vaccines are being tested against nematode parasites of animals. Numerous vaccine antigens are being defined for a wide range of helminth parasite species, but greater understanding is needed to define the mechanisms of vaccine-induced immunity, to lay a rational platform for new vaccines and their optimal design. With human trials underway for hookworm and schistosomiasis vaccines, a greater integration between veterinary and human studies will highlight the common molecular and mechanistic pathways, and accelerate progress towards reducing the global health burden of helminth infection.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Maizels, Professor Rick |
| Authors: | Hewitson, J., and Maizels, R. M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
| Journal Name: | Expert Review of Vaccines |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| ISSN: | 1476-0584 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1744-8395 |
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