A vaccine against Helicobacter pylori: towards understanding the mechanism of protection

Int J Med Microbiol. 2008 Jan;298(1-2):161-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmm.2007.07.009. Epub 2007 Aug 16.

Abstract

Helicobacter pylori infection remains a significant global public health problem. Vaccine development against this infection appears to be feasible but has not yet delivered its promise in clinical trials. Efforts to improve current vaccination strategies would greatly benefit from a better molecular understanding of the mechanism of protection. Here, we review recent developments in this field.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Vaccines / immunology*
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Gastric Mucosa / immunology
  • Gastric Mucosa / microbiology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / immunology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / microbiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / prevention & control
  • Helicobacter Infections / immunology*
  • Helicobacter Infections / microbiology
  • Helicobacter Infections / prevention & control
  • Helicobacter pylori / immunology*
  • Mice

Substances

  • Bacterial Vaccines