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Transcutaneous immunization (TCI) is a promising alternative to vaccine delivery via the subcutaneous and intramuscular routes because of the unique immunological characteristics of the skin. However, the stratum corneum (SC)… Click to show full abstract
Transcutaneous immunization (TCI) is a promising alternative to vaccine delivery via the subcutaneous and intramuscular routes because of the unique immunological characteristics of the skin. However, the stratum corneum (SC) prevents entry of most therapeutic compounds into the body. Several physical devices have been developed to overcome the SC barrier, but still damage the skin. However, by targeting antigens to the abundant perifollicular antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the transfollicular route might be a promising approach for TCI without compromising the skin barrier.
Journal Title: Drug discovery today
Year Published: 2018
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