Abstract
Since vaccination was documented by Edward Jenner in 1798, it has become the most successful means of preventing infectious diseases, saving millions of lives every year. However, application of vaccines is currently not limited to the prevention of infectious diseases. Vaccines in the pipeline include anti-drug abuse vaccines (nicotine, cocaine) and vaccines against allergies, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology |
Subtitle of host publication | Fundamentals and Applications, Fourth Edition |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 439-457 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461464860 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781461464853 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |