Generation of a replication-incompetent NP-knockout influenza virus that allows expression of galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-Gal) in infected cells to enhance adaptive immune response


Grant Data
Project Title
Generation of a replication-incompetent NP-knockout influenza virus that allows expression of galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-Gal) in infected cells to enhance adaptive immune response
Principal Investigator
Professor Poon, Lit Man Leo   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Duration
33
Start Date
2015-07-01
Completion Date
2019-02-28
Amount
998000
Conference Title
Generation of a replication-incompetent NP-knockout influenza virus that allows expression of galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-Gal) in infected cells to enhance adaptive immune response
Keywords
alpha-Gal epitopes, Influenza virus, Vaccine
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
14131092
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2014
Status
Completed
Objectives
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