Self-Amplifying RNA: A Second Revolution of mRNA Vaccines against COVID-19
Noelia Silva-Pilipich,
Uxue Beloki,
Laura Salaberry
et al.
Abstract:SARS-CoV-2 virus, the causative agent of COVID-19, has produced the largest pandemic in the 21st century, becoming a very serious health problem worldwide. To prevent COVID-19 disease and infection, a large number of vaccines have been developed and approved in record time, including new vaccines based on mRNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles. While mRNA-based vaccines have proven to be safe and effective, they are more expensive to produce compared to conventional vaccines. A special type of mRNA vaccine i… Show more
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