Edible genetically modified microorganisms and plants for improved health

Authors
Mercenier, A Wiedermann, U Breiteneder, H
Citation
A. Mercenier et al., Edible genetically modified microorganisms and plants for improved health, CURR OPIN B, 12(5), 2001, pp. 510-515
Citations number
48
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
09581669 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
510 - 515
Database
ISI
SICI code
0958-1669(200110)12:5<510:EGMMAP>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The development of new strategies for the delivery of vaccine antigens or i mmune modulators to the mucosal tissue includes innovative approaches such as the use of genetically modified food microorganisms and plants. Even tho ugh the 'proof-of-concept' has recently been established for these two syst ems, key questions mainly related to efficacy and risk of breaking oral tol erance remain to be critically addressed in the immediate future.