Review:
Subunit Vaccines
overall review score: 4.5
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Subunit vaccines are vaccines that contain only specific protein subunits from a pathogen, rather than the whole pathogen itself. This approach can minimize side effects and improve safety compared to traditional vaccines.
Key Features
- Contain specific protein subunits from pathogens
- Minimize side effects
- Improve safety
Pros
- Reduced risk of adverse reactions
- More targeted immune response
- Easier to produce and scale up
Cons
- May require adjuvants to enhance immune response
- May provide less long-lasting immunity compared to whole-pathogen vaccines