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Progress of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus vaccines: a patent review
| Content Provider | Taylor & Francis Online |
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| Author | Kim, Young Bong Choi, Jiwon Kim, Mi-gyeong Oh, Yu-kyoung |
| Abstract | Introduction: Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has emerged as a new pathogen, causing severe complications and a high case fatality rate. No direct treatments are available as yet, highlighting the importance of prevention through suitable vaccination regimes. The viral spike (S) protein has been characterized as a key target antigen for vaccines. In particular, S protein domains have been utilized to produce high titers of neutralizing antibodies. Areas covered: Since the first report of MERS-CoV infection, a limited number of MERS-CoV-specific patents have been filed. Patents related to MERS-CoV are categorized into three areas: treatments, antibodies, and vaccines (receptor-related). This review mainly focuses on the types and efficacies of vaccines, briefly covering treatments and antibodies against the virus. MERS-CoV vaccine forms and delivery systems, together with comparable development strategies against SARS-CoV are additionally addressed. Expert opinion: Vaccines must be combined with delivery systems, administration routes, and adjuvants to maximize T-cell responses as well as neutralizing antibody production. High immune responses require further study in animal models, such as human receptor-expressing mice, non-human primates, and camels. Such a consideration of integrated actions should contribute to the rapid development of vaccines against MERS-CoV and related coronaviruses. |
| ISSN | 13543776 17447674 |
| Journal | Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents |
| DOI | 10.1080/13543776.2017.1281248 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Publisher Date | 2017-01-25 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Animal model vaccine type vaccine administration route neutralizing activity MERS-CoV spike protein receptor DPP4 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Drug Discovery Medicine Pharmacology |