Fungal cell wall vaccines: an update

J Med Microbiol. 2012 Jul;61(Pt 7):895-903. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.041665-0. Epub 2012 Jan 19.

Abstract

This discussion is intended to be an overview of current advances in the development of fungal cell wall vaccines with an emphasis on Candida; it is not a comprehensive historical review of all fungal cell wall vaccines. Selected, more recent, innovative strategies for developing fungal vaccines will be highlighted. Both scientific and logistical obstacles related to the development of, and clinical use of, fungal vaccines will be discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomedical Research / trends
  • Candida / immunology*
  • Candidiasis / immunology*
  • Candidiasis / prevention & control*
  • Cell Wall / immunology*
  • Drug Discovery / trends
  • Fungal Vaccines / immunology*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Fungal Vaccines