Publications by authors named "Yuki Nishisaka"
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Nipah virus (NiV) is a dangerous virus causing severe illness in humans with a mortality rate over 40%, primarily transmitted by fruit bats found in Southeast Asia.
- Researchers developed recombinant vaccinia viruses that express NiV proteins to test their effectiveness at producing immune responses, finding that they successfully induced higher levels of neutralizing antibodies in hamsters than previous vaccine candidates.
- The study suggests that the LC16m8-based vaccines have promising potential for future clinical use against NiV disease, marking a significant step towards effective prevention methods.
