A viral pathogen "V" has a highly immunogenic and conserved protein "P". Injecting "P" into an individual's body can provide them with both humoral and cellular immunity against "V". There are two types of vaccines in the market against "V". One pf these contains heat-killed "V". The other one contains only "P", Which one would you prefer? Why?

A viral pathogen "V" has a highly immunogenic and conserved protein "P". Injecting "P" into an individual's body can provide them with both humoral and cellular immunity against "V". There are two types of vaccines in the market against "V". One pf these contains heat-killed "V". The other one contains only "P", Which one would you prefer? Why?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter17: Genes And The Immune System

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