Silk Proteins for More Stable Vaccines

The video discusses VAXES's approach to solving vaccine instability by using a silk-derived protein as a stabilizer. This innovation addresses the challenge of maintaining vaccines at specific temperatures, which is particularly difficult in developing countries. The silk protein creates a matrix that physically entraps the vaccine, preventing degradation at high temperatures. This solution could eliminate the need for cold storage, reducing costs and improving vaccine distribution globally.

What percentage of vaccines require refrigeration between 2:00 and 8:00 degrees?

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 97%

What is the primary material used by VAXES to stabilize vaccines?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Wool

• Nylon

What property of silk makes it suitable for controlling moisture content?

• Its strength and resistance

• Its weight

• Its flexibility

• Its color

How does the silk-derived protein prevent vaccine degradation?

• By chemically reacting with the vaccine

• By altering the vaccine's pH level

• By physically entrapping the vaccine

• By changing the vaccine's temperature

What is the ultimate goal of using silk-derived protein in vaccines?

• To reduce the vaccine's size

• To eliminate the need for cold storage

• To increase the vaccine's potency

• To make vaccines more colorful