Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Plant Based Vaccines

A plant-based vaccine is a type of vaccine which is produced using genetically modified plants. This type of vaccine is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to produce vaccines. By introducing genes from the virus or bacteria into plants, such as tobacco or potatoes, the plants are able to produce the d…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited 🔖 ISSN 2577-137X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

A plant-based vaccine is a type of vaccine which is produced using genetically modified plants. This type of vaccine is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to produce vaccines. By introducing genes from the virus or bacteria into plants, such as tobacco or potatoes, the plants are able to produce the desired antigen which in turn can be used to create a vaccine. Plant-based vaccines are safe, easy to produce and can be stored for long periods of time, making them highly desirable in a number of medical applications. They are also known to be effective and have the potential to be used for a wide range of diseases, including HIV, cholera, malaria, and influenza.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Immunization (ISSN 2577-137X).

Journal editorial board
Giuseppe Murdaca · Italy Harunor Rashid · Australia Ming Tan · United States

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