title: DNA immunization.
abstract: DNA immunization has recently emerged as a highly promising approach for the prevention and therapy of a wide range of infectious and non-infectious diseases. Here, we review the rapid development of this field and recent advances in our understanding of some of the mechanisms by which DNA vaccines stimulate the immune system.
authors.affiliation: Division of Immunology and Cell Biology, John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. Alistair.Ramsay@anu.edu.au
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ramsay
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Ramshaw
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Ada
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D049673:History, 20th Century; D051379:Mice; D014611:Vaccination / Q000379:methods*; D019444:Vaccines, DNA / Q000266:history / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D019444:Vaccines, DNA