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mRNA vaccine persistence

MRNA vaccines and their persistence in the body after vaccination

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Jan 23, 2026

How does spike protein clearance differ after natural infection versus vaccination?

antigen differs in timing, distribution, and immune context between natural infection and vaccination: natural infection releases spike (and S1 subunit) into blood variably—often higher in severe case...

Jan 15, 2026

What mechanisms could explain transient ALT or AST elevations after vaccination with mRNA vaccines?

Transient elevations of ALT and AST after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination have been reported rarely and are usually self-limited; proposed mechanisms include innate immune activation by mRNA and lipid nanop...