Publications by authors named "Rafaela T Zanardo"
Article Synopsis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae causes serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis in children, highlighting the urgent need for new vaccines due to changes in bacterial serotypes among vaccinated groups.
- Research has focused on Pneumococcal surface protein A (PspA) as a strong candidate for vaccine development, as it helps the bacteria evade the immune system.
- A new method for producing and purifying a specific PspA fragment (PspA4Pro) was developed, resulting in a highly pure product that retains its functional properties, making it a promising component for future vaccine formulations.