Prion protein peptides as vaccines

Mini Rev Med Chem. 2009 Apr;9(4):470-80. doi: 10.2174/138955709787847903.

Abstract

Investigations into the immunogenicity of the prion protein are ongoing. To combat its pathological isoform without affecting the cellular protein is a challenge in prion research. We here summarize the studies in which prion protein peptides have been used for immunization, to thus determine the most immunogenic parts of the prion protein.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies / immunology
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Cross Reactions
  • Epitopes, B-Lymphocyte / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunization / methods*
  • Prions / immunology*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Vaccines, Subunit / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Epitopes, B-Lymphocyte
  • Prions
  • Vaccines, Subunit