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Review
. 2009 Aug;157(2):174-80.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2009.03928.x.

Translational Mini-Review Series on Vaccines for HIV: Harnessing innate immunity for HIV vaccine development

E G Rhee  1 , D H Barouch
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Review

Translational Mini-Review Series on Vaccines for HIV: Harnessing innate immunity for HIV vaccine development

E G Rhee et al. Clin Exp Immunol. 2009 Aug.

Abstract

Innate immunity is critical for shaping vaccine-elicited adaptive immune responses. Several classes of immune sensors, including Toll-like receptors, retinoic acid-inducible gene-I-like receptors, nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptors and cytosolic DNA receptors mediate important innate immune pathways and provide potential targets for novel adjuvant development. Understanding how innate immunity modulates adaptive immune responses will probably be important for optimizing vaccine candidates. Here, we review recent advances in innate immunity, focusing upon their potential applications in developing adjuvants and vectors for HIV vaccines.

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