Dental floss may offer a novel vaccine delivery method

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North Carolina State University Jul 28 2025 Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method in an animal model, using dental floss to introduce vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums. The testing found that the new technique stimulates the production of antibodies in mucosal surfaces, such as the lining of the nose and lungs. "Mucosal surfaces are important, because they are a source of entry for pathogens, such as influenza and COVID," says Harvinder Singh Gill,

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Dental floss may offer a novel vaccine delivery method https://www.news-medical.net - 28.07.2025 21:06