T-cell transcription factor may offer new pathway for vaccine research

The gold standard for a successful vaccine is the creation of long-lasting antibodies that will defend the body against disease for years. Now, a team headed by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has found a promising new area for vaccine developers to explore in search of that gold.

The new discovery involves a protein called a transcription factor - a molecular switch that turns a gene or a cascade of genes on or off.

Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - November 24, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news