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immunogenic

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im·mu·no·gen·ic  (my-n-jnk, -my-)
adj.
Capable of inducing an immune response; antigenic.

immunogenic [ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈdʒɛnɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) causing or producing immunity or an immune response
immunogenically  adv
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Adj.1.immunogenic - possessing the ability to elicit an immune response
insusceptible, unsusceptible - not susceptible to


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The technology supports the practice of inserting genetic material from the disease-causing virus or parasite into a "vehicle" called a vector, which then delivers the immunogenic material directly to the immune system.
In addition, genes involved in coding cancer antigens have been identified, along with the immunogenic peptides associated with these antigens.
Newly developed pneumococcal protein conjugate vaccines are safe and immunogenic for infants and young children (13,20,21).
 
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