Studies with Live Attenuated Measles Virus Vaccine

Development of an Attenuated Live Virus Vaccine against Sheep Pox

Experimental study of a further attenuated live measles vaccine of the Sugiyama strain in Iran

Successful respiratory immunization with dry powder live-attenuated measles virus vaccine in rhesus macaques.

Measles remains an important cause of childhood mortality worldwide. Sustained high vaccination coverage is the key to preventing measles deaths. Because measles vaccine is delivered by injection, hurdles to high coverage include the need for trained medical personnel and a cold chain, waste of vaccine in multidose vials and risks associated with needle use and disposal. Respiratory vaccine del...

Erythema multiforme following live attenuated trivalent measles-mumps-rubella vaccine.

Live attenuated measles virus vaccine induces apoptosis and promotes tumor regression in lung cancer.

Although the treatment of lung carcinoma has improved, at least 65% of patients with this tumor succumb to progressive disease. Measles virus oncolytic therapy has been reported to be effective in reducing tumor burden in immunocompetent or nude mice; however, its potential to reduce tumor burden in lung carcinoma remains to be determined. Herein,...