The whole influenza virus was reported to contain 28–29% of total viral proteins [108]. Thus, the HA dose in microneedle vaccines in mouse studies is estimated to be 0.12–2.9 μg HA.
The microneedle patch can dissolve in the skin, delivering the flu vaccine painlessly. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!
PopVax, an Indian biotechnology company, won $2 million from BARDA for its innovative mRNA influenza vaccine. Developed in partnership with Germany's LTS Lohmann, the vaccine utilizes a unique ...
This is the promise of microneedle patches (MNP), which are essentially what they sound like. These would also have uses in diagnostics that might one day obliviate the need for drawing blood.
"Dissolvable microneedle patches could potentially simplify the delivery of influenza vaccines. "The patch could be safely applied by participants themselves, meaning we could envisage vaccination ...