peptide vaccines

Peptide vaccines are a type of vaccine that uses small pieces of proteins called peptides, which are parts of a virus or bacteria. These peptides are designed to stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight the actual pathogen if encountered later. Because they contain only specific protein segments, peptide vaccines can be precise, safe, and easier to produce. They do not contain live or whole pathogens, reducing the risk of infection. Peptide vaccines aim to train the immune system to respond quickly and effectively, providing protection against diseases with potentially fewer side effects.