Advances in mRNA Vaccines for Infectious Diseases

Front Immunol. 2019 Mar 27:10:594. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.00594. eCollection 2019.

Abstract

During the last two decades, there has been broad interest in RNA-based technologies for the development of prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines. Preclinical and clinical trials have shown that mRNA vaccines provide a safe and long-lasting immune response in animal models and humans. In this review, we summarize current research progress on mRNA vaccines, which have the potential to be quick-manufactured and to become powerful tools against infectious disease and we highlight the bright future of their design and applications.

Keywords: application; delivery; infectious disease; mRNA vaccine; mechanism.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Communicable Disease Control / methods*
  • Communicable Diseases / immunology*
  • Humans
  • RNA, Messenger / administration & dosage
  • RNA, Messenger / therapeutic use*
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccines, Synthetic / immunology*

Substances

  • RNA, Messenger
  • Vaccines, Synthetic