GM Banana How Edible Vaccines Are Made
Banana plants are transformed using plant viruses that carry small portions of the antigen. These structural units will then be incorporated into the plant's cells. If transformation is successful, this will give rise to bananas that contain portions of the antigen which when eaten, will elicit immune responses. Hence, the person's immune system is then ready to fight any future infections. Using subunit preparations of the antigen for vaccines instead of attenuated viruses or microorganisms eliminates the danger of having these antigens spring back to life and cause a serious ailment. |
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Banana has
been eyed by researchers as the most appropriate vector for the vaccines
because it taste good and that it can be eaten uncooked.