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No, DNA and mRNA vaccines do not contain the virus’s full genome; they typically encode only a portion of the virus's genetic material. For example, the mRNA vaccines for SARS-CoV-2 code for the spike protein, which is critical for the virus's ability to enter cells. This targeted approach helps stimulate an immune response without using the entire viral genome.
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Antigen protein vaccines do not contain all the proteins of the virus; they usually include only specific proteins that can elicit an immune response. For instance, many COVID-19 protein subunit vaccines focus on the spike protein. This selective inclusion helps the immune system recognize and respond to the virus while minimizing potential side effects.
16. Do the genetic instructions (DNA and mRNA) vaccines contain the virus’s full genome? If not, what region(s) of the genome do they contain?
17. Do the antigen protein vaccines contain all the proteins in the virus? If not, which protein(s) do they contain?
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