A "suicide" BCG strain provides enhanced immunogenicity and robust protection against Mycobacterium tuberculosis in macaques
A. A. Smith, H. Su, J. Wallach, Y. Liu, P. Maiello, H. J. Borish, C. Winchell, A. W. Simonson, P. L. Lin, M. Rodgers, D. J. Filmore, J. Sakal, K. Lin, V. Vinette, D. Schnappinger, , J. L. Flynn
This study develops a 'suicide' BCG strain that is safely eliminated in immunocompromised hosts but induces stronger immune responses and better protection against Mtb in macaques.
bioRxiv · Nov 22, 2023 · PreprintImmunology