Vaccinia Virus and the Immune System: Understanding the Complex Relationship for Safer Mpox Vaccine Development

Vaccinia virus (VACV) is a member of the poxvirus family, which consists of large, double-stranded DNA viruses that replicate in the cytoplasm of host cells. These viruses are widely distributed across the globe and can infect a wide variety of animals, including insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The most infamous member of this virus family … Leggi tutto Vaccinia Virus and the Immune System: Understanding the Complex Relationship for Safer Mpox Vaccine Development