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I'm talking about protein subunit and DNA-based technologies, not adenovirus viral vector. Protein subunit vaccines at least (e.g. the novavax and GSK vaccines)

by ummonk 5y ago

I'm talking about protein subunit and DNA-based technologies, not adenovirus viral vector. Protein subunit vaccines at least (e.g. the novavax and GSK vaccines) have proven themselves against COVID-19 as well.

passivate 5y ago
Just to clarify, a DNA based vaccine needs a platform/vector, which is what the adenovirus is. The viral vector is not a vaccine by itself.
- ummonk 5y ago
  Yeah, good clarification. I should be saying DNA plasmid.
  - passivate 5y ago
    Yes, plasmids are the the most common, but there are many other methods too.