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HIV Immunogens: Affinity Is Key

  • Savit Prabhu
  • , Ian A. Cockburn
  • , Carola G. Vinuesa*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    Generation of broadly neutralizing antibodies is a key aim of HIV vaccine design, but the precursor B cells are rare. Abbott et al. (2018) report that high affinity and avidity immunogens are required to promote maturation of low frequency B cells in germinal centers. Generation of broadly neutralizing antibodies is a key aim of HIV vaccine design, but the precursor B cells are rare. Abbott et al. (2018) report that high affinity and avidity immunogens are required to promote maturation of low frequency B cells in germinal centers.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)11-13
    Number of pages3
    JournalImmunity
    Volume48
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 16 Jan 2018

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