New Cutaneous Vaccine Adjuvant that STINGs a Little Less

J Invest Dermatol. 2016 Nov;136(11):2127-2128. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2016.07.020.

Abstract

Cutaneous vaccination can be a challenge because the development of local skin inflammation is often unavoidable. Thus, it is important to identify and validate new vaccine adjuvants that enhance immunization without the burden of inflammation. Wang et al. now report on a cyclic GMP-AMP adjuvant, the natural stimulator of interferon genes agonist, providing evidence for potent immune responses without inflammation.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / administration & dosage*
  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate*
  • Skin Diseases / immunology
  • Skin Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Vaccination / methods*
  • Vaccines / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Vaccines