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Introduction: Zika virus (ZIKV) infection have been associated with multiple complications and new ways of transmission. The description of the genome and the crystalized structure allow the performance of molecular analysis, including immunological properties. Objectives: In this paper, we analyze glycoprotein E from ZIKV to determine its utility in the development of a recombinant protein vaccine. Methods: The protein was analyzed with the software DNASTAR, through the following properties: B cells and MHC-II antigenicity, secondary structure, hydrophilicity, flexibility and solvent-accessibility in the mature and hydrated virion. Results: We identified 14 antigenic sites with B-cells antigenicity, 7 of which shared the antigenicity for MHC-II. Considering other parameters analyzed, sites were reduced to 3, with length of 13, 9 and 5 amino acids. Conclusions: Glycoprotein E, from ZIKV, could trigger a T-dependent immune response, and therefore, may be useful in the creation of a recombinant protein vaccine.
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