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A STUDY OF IMMUNOGENIC AND ANTIGENIC PROPERTIES OF DIPHTHERIA TOXOID EXPOSED TO STERILIZING DOSES OF $gamma$-RAYS

Journal Article · · J. Microbiol., Epidemiol. Immunobiol. (U.S.S.R.) (English Translation)
OSTI ID:4169406

Experimental results indicate that crude diphtheria toxoid may be exposed to sterilizing doses of gamma radiation without damage of its properties. Exposure of purified and adsorbed preparations resulted in a deterioration of immunogenic and antigenic properties of diphtheria toxoid. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
Gamalei Inst. of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Academy of Medical Sciences, U.S.S.R.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-014700
OSTI ID:
4169406
Journal Information:
J. Microbiol., Epidemiol. Immunobiol. (U.S.S.R.) (English Translation), Journal Name: J. Microbiol., Epidemiol. Immunobiol. (U.S.S.R.) (English Translation) Vol. Vol: 30, No. 5
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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