Immunogenicity of a recombinant yeast-derived hepatitis b vaccine
Abstract
We examined the immunogcnicity and rcactigeni- city of a recombinant DNA yeast-derived hepatitis B vaccine in healthy adults. Thirty medical professionals who bad been working at the Akdcniz University Hospital were vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine according to a 0,1, and 6 month vaccination schedule. One month after the third dose, seroconversion rate was 100% and all subjects had antibodies to hepatitis B surface antigen tilers in excess of 10IU / L. No serious adverse reactions attributable to the vaccine, were observed.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
M. Pamukçu
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G. Mutlu
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G. Yakupoğlu
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G. Süleymanlar
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0. Yeğin
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Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Submission Date
November 1, 1990
Acceptance Date
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Year 1991 Volume: 4 Number: 1