Comparison of Recombinant MVA Selection Methods Based on F13L, D4R and K1L Genes

Abstract

Modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) is a promising vaccine vector due to its highly attenuated phenotype and good immunogenicity. However, obtaining a new recombinant MVA remains a tedious and laborious procedure involving many rounds of plaque purification. Recombinant MVA generation can be greatly improved and facilitated by different selection techniques. Here, we describe a comparison between techniques based on K1L, F13L and D4R genes.