The current status of an amebiasis vaccine

Arch Med Res. 2006 Feb;37(2):292-6. doi: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2005.09.004.

Abstract

Efficient control of infectious diseases requires the development and application of suitable vaccines. Development of vaccines against amebiasis is still in its infancy. However, in recent years progress has been made in the identification of possible vaccine candidates, the route of application and the understanding of the immune response that is required for protection against amebiasis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Cysteine Endopeptidases / immunology
  • Entamoebiasis / immunology
  • Entamoebiasis / prevention & control*
  • Glycosphingolipids / immunology
  • Humans
  • Lectins / immunology
  • Membrane Proteins / immunology
  • Peroxidases / immunology
  • Peroxiredoxins
  • Protozoan Proteins / immunology
  • Protozoan Vaccines* / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Glycosphingolipids
  • Lectins
  • Membrane Proteins
  • Protozoan Proteins
  • Protozoan Vaccines
  • lipophosphonoglycan
  • serine-rich protein, Entamoeba histolytica
  • Peroxidases
  • Peroxiredoxins
  • Cysteine Endopeptidases