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Novel Viral Vaccine and Molecular Immunology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1064 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral infectious diseases; novel vaccines; immune mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular/Molecular Immunology)
The Immune System in Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; immunotherapy; immuno-oncology; immunology; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Advances in HIV Vaccine Development
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV; envelope glycoprotein; vaccine; adjuvant; antibody; neutralization; ADCC; ADCP; complement; cellular immune response
(This special issue belongs to the Section HIV Vaccines)
Synthetic Vaccines
edited by Bret D. Ulery
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; biomolecules; biomaterials; drug delivery; immunology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Adjuvants)
Role of Vaccination on Epidemic Control of the Infectious Diseases and Impact on Public Health submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine epidemiology; efficacy; effectiveness; acceptability; hesitancy; epidemic control; vaccination strategies
The 2nd Edition: Non-Specific Protection in the Response to Vaccination and Other Immune Stimulation submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-specific protections; vaccination; non-specific effects (NSEs); trained immunity; immune system; pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathogens-host Immune Interface)
The Role of Immune Response during Viral Infection in Patients with Respiratory Allergy submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open
Keywords: asthma; eosinophilic inflammation; antiviral cytokines; Th-2 response; neutrophils; eosinophils; mast cells; respiratory viruses; rhinitis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Immunology)
Human Cytomegalovirus Vaccine Development: Progress and Prospects
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: cytomegalovirus; vaccines; congenital; latency; glycoproteins; pregnancy; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
New Approaches to Vaccine Development and Delivery submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; formulation; vaccine delivery; yeast-based vaccines; surface display; yeast shell; delivery systems; mRNA vaccines; DNA vaccines; subunit vaccine; adjuvant; virus-like particles (VLPs); quality control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccination Optimization)
Promoting Research, Development and Access to Vaccines to Address Global Inequities
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: research and development; communicable diseases; vulnerable population; medical countermeasures; vaccine-preventable diseases; innovative vaccines; vaccine hesitancy; health education; vaccination coverage rates; vaccination strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Dendritic Cells (DCs) and Cancer Immunotherapy
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submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1710 | Submission Open
Keywords: dendritic cell vaccine; cancer immunotherapy; immune checkpoint blockade; tumor immunity; CD8 T cell immunity; exosomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Vaccines and Vaccination: Feature Papers
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19653 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine research; vaccination; public health; effectiveness; herd immunity; cost-effectiveness of vaccines; factors associated with the vaccination coverage; disease modelling; factors associated with vaccination hesitancy and vaccination confidence; management of vaccination programs; advanced vaccination information systems; quality assessment of vaccination programs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
SARS-CoV-2 Variants, Vaccines, and Immune Responses submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 15457 | Submission Open
Keywords: acquired immunity; vaccine; virus escape; virus evolution; SARS-CoV-2 variants
(This special issue belongs to the Section COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination)
Immunotherapeutics for Treating Infectious Diseases and Beyond submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14966 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; autoimmune diseases; glycosylation; antibody engineering; cancer; antibodies; immunoregulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Cancer Vaccines 3.0
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13208 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; therapeutic vaccine; tumor-associated antigens; neoantigens; adjuvant; tumor microenvironment; oncolytic viruses; immune checkpoint inhibitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Vaccines and Animal Health submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11777 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary vaccines; parasitic diseases; vaccinology; infectious diseases; livestock; poultry; companion animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Animal Virus Infection, Immunity and Vaccines
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10903 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
State-of-the-Art Vaccine Research in AustralAsia submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9984 | Submission Open
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; COVID; antiviral; vaccines; mucosal; adjuvants; humoral immunity; antibodies; cellular immunity; infectious disease; influenza; viral infection
(This special issue belongs to the Section COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination)
Efficacy, Immunogenicity and Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines and COVID-19 Vaccination Strategies
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8541 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Vaccines against Emerging Infectious Diseases
edited by Awadalkareem Adam and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7458 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging viruses; vaccine development; veterinary vaccine; human vaccine; emerging infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Porcine Vaccines: Enhancing Health, Productivity, and Welfare
edited by Tongqing An
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6586 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Vaccination: Feature Review Papers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6547 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine research; vaccination; immunology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Vaccines and Public Health)
Varicella and Zoster Vaccination
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6082 | Submission Open
Keywords: varicella-zoster virus; chickenpox; shingles; vaccination; epidemiology; geographical regions; neurological diseases; SARS-CoV-2
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Promoting HPV Vaccination in Diverse Populations
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5806 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPV vaccination; HPV prevention; vaccine uptake; HPV vaccine programs; evidence-based interventions; implementation science; health disparities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
Tuberculosis Vaccine Research: Inducing Immune Memory and Regulation
edited by Bingdong Zhu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4712 | Submission Open
Keywords: tuberculosis; vaccine; immune memory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
mRNA Vaccines: Pioneering the Future of Vaccination submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4034 | Submission Open
Keywords: mRNA vaccine; lipid nanoparticles (LNPs); mRNA-LNP platform; infectious diseases; cancer; immune response
(This special issue belongs to the Section DNA and mRNA Vaccines)
Vaccine Efficacy and Safety in Patients with Immune-Mediated Intestinal Diseases
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2709 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); Crohn’ s disease; ulcerative colitis; celiac disease; vaccines; immune-mediated intestinal disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Vaccine Efficacy and Safety in People with Kidney Diseases/Kidney Transplant Recipients
edited by Claudius Speer
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2340 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; mRNA vaccines; kidney transplant recipients; immunosuppression; biomarkers; dialysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Viral Vector-Based Vaccines and Therapeutics
edited by Sujit Pujhari
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2325 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral vectors; vaccine technology; gene therapy; immunization strategies; vector design; vaccine safety; vector-based therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Attenuated/Inactivated/Live and Vectored Vaccines)
Modulating CD4+ T Cells for Cancer Immunotherapy: Emerging Strategies and Applications
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2247 | Submission Open
Keywords: CD4+ T cells; immunomodulation; cancer immunotherapy; cancer vaccines; immunotherapeutic agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Pharmacoepidemiology in Vaccine Safety and Efficacy submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2004 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmacoepidemiology; safety; efficacy; vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Immunotherapy for Cancers
edited by and Barbara Bassani
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1934 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; innate immunity; adaptive immunity; tumor immune microenvironment; tumor microenvironment; combination therapies; drug repurposing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Animal Diseases: Immune Response and Vaccines
edited by , José M. Rojas and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1378 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune responses; ruminants; vaccines; animal health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Recent Scientific Development of Poliovirus Vaccines
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1146 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel oral polio vaccines (nOPV); vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV); recombination; inactivated oral vaccine strains (sIPV); edible vaccines; non-infectious vaccine-like particles (VLPs); subdermal administration of fractional doses; adjuvants; edible vaccines; microarray patches
Antibody Immunity against Emerging Pathogens
edited by Fok Moon Lum and Siew-Wai Fong
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1085 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibodies; autoantibodies; natural antibodies; autoimmunity; pathogenesis; humoral immunity; vaccination; diagnostic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathogens-host Immune Interface)
Nanovaccines for Animal Infectious Diseases
edited by Yongwen Luo, Huiying Fan and Qing Wang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 873 | Submission Open
Keywords: LNP-mRNA vaccines; VLP vaccines; polymeric/inorganic nanoparticle vaccines; self-assembled protein vaccines; biomimetic nanoparticle vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Development of Novel Mucosal Vaccines: Advances in Technology and Delivery submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 568 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral vaccines; nasal vaccines; live attenuated vaccines; DNA vaccines; mRNA vaccines; viral vectors vaccine; nanoparticle delivery system; adjuvants; gene-based vaccine; microencapsulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Therapeutic Vaccines and Antibody Therapeutics)
Vaccine Efficacy and Safety in Transplant Recipients
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: transplant recipients; vaccination; kidney; heart; lung; stem cell transplants; safety; antibody response; efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Utilization of Non-human Viruses as Recombinant Vector Vaccines against Newly Emerging Human Viral Diseases
edited by Dayan Wang and Abdo Said
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: recombinant vector vaccines; non-human viruses (herpesviruses; adenoviruses; poxviruses; and baculoviruses); vaccine development; immunogenicity; immune response; comparative vaccine studies; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Attenuated/Inactivated/Live and Vectored Vaccines)
Recent Advances in Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines and their Outcomes
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer therapeutics; vaccines; cancer biomarkers; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Immune Responses to Vaccines in Patients with Hematologic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; leukemia; lymphoma; multiple myeloma; chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms; immune thrombocytopenia; tixagevimab/cilgavimab
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Communicable Diseases: New and Old Therapies and Preventive Strategies submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14548 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; therapies; communicable diseases; hesitancy; acceptance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Vaccines against Arthropods and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8411 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel vaccine candidates; nanovaccines; transmission-blocking vaccines; anti-microbiota vaccines; arthropod– host– pathogen interactions; host and vector immunity; pathogen-derived antigens; vaccination trials; arthropod vectors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Immunization Strategies and Vaccine Uptake after the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6225 | Submission Open
Keywords: attitudes; healthcare workers; immunizations; knowledge; practices; vaccines; drivers; barriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination)
Enterovirus Vaccine Development
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 778 | Submission Open
Keywords: enterovirus; vaccine; immune efficacy; immune response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Studies on Viral Epitopes on Vaccine Particles to Inform Vaccine Development
edited by Yongping Yang
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine particle; nanoparticle (NP); virus-like particle (VLP); self-assembly; liposome; lipid nanoparticle (LNP); polymeric micelle; polymer; preventive vaccine; cancer vaccine
Modern Adjuvants and Their Roles in Vaccine Development
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9502 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine adjuvant; mechanism; combinatorial adjuvant; subunit; mRNA; vaccine discovery; vaccine development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Adjuvants)
Emerging Insights: Vaccine Efficacy and Clinical Dynamics in the Context of Multiple Pathogen Exposures submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1870 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; tropical infections; coinfections; epidemiology; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; disease modulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Vaccines Based on Dendritic Cells: Breaking Barriers to New Immune Response Approach submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmacytoid dendritic cells; myeloid dendritic cells; immunotolerance; regulatory T cells; cytotoxic T cells; NK cells; immunotherapies; nanovaccines; immunometabolism; delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Vaccination and Public Health in the 21st Century submission deadline 21 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; public health; clinical vaccine research; immunization; health technology assessment; vaccine development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Vaccines and Public Health)
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