Authors: Antonietta M. Gatti and Stefano Montanari Abstract Vaccines are being under investigation for the possible side effects they can cause. In order to supply new information, an electron-microscopy investigation method was applied to the study of vaccines, aimed at verifying the presence of solid contaminants by means of an Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope equipped with […]
Vitamin D Levels, Antibody Titers Produced in Response
Do Vitamin D Levels Affect Antibody Titers Produced in Response to HPV Vaccine? Antibody Titers Produced in Response Authors: Zimmerman RK1, Lin CJ, Raviotta JM, Nowalk MP. Abstract In addition to its well-known effects on bone metabolism, vitamin D is an immunomodulating hormone. Serum vitamin D levels in males 18-25 years were measured at baseline, and HPV […]
Merck Sharpe and Dohme and Sanofi Pasteur begin new vaccine trial
Posted on 26/04/2011 in Pharmaceutical Company Product News Merck Sharpe and Dohme and its partner Sanofi Pasteur have commenced a clinical study of a new vaccine designed to treat a range of diseases among children. The companies have begun a phase III study of the hexavalent combination vaccine that will test the safety and immunogenicity […]
Safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of quadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, 18) recombinant vaccine in women aged 24—45 years: a randomised, double-blind trial
The Lancet, Volume 373, Issue 9679, Pages 1949 – 1957, 6 June 2009 doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(09)60691-7: Munoz, et al Background: Although the peak incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection occurs in most populations within 5—10 years of first sexual experience, all women remain at risk for acquisition of HPV infections. We tested the safety, immunogenicity, and […]
Safety and Immunogenicity of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
This study is currently recruiting participants. Verified by University of Alberta, February 2010 Official Title Safety and Immunogenicity of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Purpose Human papillomavirus (HPV) affects a significant number of transplant patients. In women, human papillomavirus (HPV) causes genital warts, pre-cancerous areas of the cervix, and cervical cancer. […]
