Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions and combinations thereof which may find use in immunisation regimens for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. An immunogenic composition comprises a replication-defective chimpanzee adenoviral (ChAd) vector comprising polynucleotides encoding HBs, HBc human invariant chain (hIi) fused to the HBc. Another immunogenic composition comprises a Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara (MVA) vector comprising polynucleotides encoding HBs and HBc. Another immunogenic composition comprises recombinant HBs, C-terminal truncated recombinant HBc and an adjuvant containing MPL and QS-21.

Abstract: The present invention relates to administration regimens which are particularly suited for vaccine composition comprising polynucleotides which encode immunogenic polypeptides. Said administration regimens involve the repeated administration of a vaccine composition and enhance the immune response against the immunogenic polypeptide.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expression system comprising polynucleotides encoding proteins, wherein the expression system comprises a first polynucleotide encoding at least one protein, peptide or variant thereof, which induces a T cell response, and a second polynucleotide encoding at least one protein, peptide or variant thereof, which induces an anti-pathogenic B cell response. The invention further relates to protein mixtures encoded by the expression system and cells comprising the expression system or the protein mixture and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the expression system or the protein mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel adenovirus strains with a high immunogenicity and very low pre-existing immunity in the general human population. The absence of detectable neutralizing antibodies is due to novel hypervariable regions in the adenoviral capsid protein hexon. The present invention provides nucleotide and amino acid sequences of these novel adenovirus strains, as well as recombinant viruses, virus-like particles and vectors based on these strains. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions and medical uses in the therapy or prophylaxis of a disease, and methods for producing an adenovirus or virus-like particles utilizing the novel sequences, recombinant viruses, virus-like particles and vectors.

Abstract: This disclosure provides immunogenic combinations that include a) an immunogenic component containing a peptide or polypeptide antigen of a respiratory pathogen; and b) an immunogenic component containing a nucleic acid encoding an antigen of the same respiratory pathogen, wherein the immunogenic components are formulated for concurrent, e.g., co-localized, administration. More specifically, the respiratory pathogen is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This disclosure also concerns provides the use of such immunogenic combinations, and methods for administering such immunogenic combinations to elicit an immune response specific for the respiratory pathogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expression system comprising polynucleotides encoding proteins, wherein the expression system comprises a first polynucleotide encoding at least one protein, peptide or variant thereof, which induces a T cell response, and a second polynucleotide encoding at least one protein, peptide or variant thereof, which induces an anti-pathogenic B cell response. The invention further relates to protein mixtures encoded by the expression system and cells comprising the expression system or the protein mixture and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the expression system or the protein mixture.

Abstract: The invention provides adenoviral vectors comprising transgenes encoding Lyssaviral antigens. The vectors can be used to produce vaccines for the prophylaxis, amelioration and treatment of diseases caused by Lyssaviral diseases, e.g., rabies.

Abstract: Immunogenic combinations that include a) an immunogenic component containing a peptide or polypeptide antigen of a respiratory pathogen; and b) an immunogenic component containing a nucleic acid encoding an antigen of the same respiratory pathogen, wherein the immunogenic components are formulated for concurrent administration are provided, as well as methods for making and for administering such immunogenic combinations to elicit an immune response specific for the respiratory pathogen.

Abstract: Simian adenoviral vectors are formulated with bioadhesives and excipients that maintain immunogenicity. They can be administered mucosally to provide effective prophylaxis and therapy.

Abstract: There is provided inter alia an isolated polynucleotide, wherein the polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: (a) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, (b) a functional derivative of a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the functional derivative has an amino acid sequence which is at least 80% identical over its entire length to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, and (c) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 3.

Abstract: The invention provides adenoviral vectors comprising transgenes encoding Lyssaviral antigens. The vectors can be used to produce vaccines for the prophylaxis, amelioration and treatment of diseases caused by Lyssaviral diseases, e.g., rabies.

Abstract: Replication competent simian adenoviral vectors are provided for the delivery of exogenous immunogens. Vectors of the invention demonstrate superior replication and expression of exogenous immunogens. They are useful as prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines as well as in gene therapy.

Abstract: There is provided inter alia an isolated polynucleotide, wherein the polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: (a) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, (b) a functional derivative of a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the functional derivative has an amino acid sequence which is at least 80% identical over its entire length to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, and (c) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 3.

Abstract: The invention provides adenoviral vectors comprising transgenes encoding Lyssaviral antigens. The vectors can be used to produce vaccines for the prophylaxis, amelioration and treatment of diseases caused by Lyssaviral diseases, e.g., rabies.

Abstract: Replication competent simian adenoviral vectors are provided for the delivery of exogenous immunogens. Vectors of the invention demonstrate superior replication and expression of exogenous immunogens. They are useful as prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines as well as in gene therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions and combinations thereof which may find use in immunisation regimens for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. An immunogenic composition comprises a replication-defective chimpanzee adenoviral (ChAd) vector comprising polynucleotides encoding HBs, HBc human invariant chain (hIi) fused to the HBc. Another immunogenic composition comprises a Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara (MVA) vector comprising polynucleotides encoding HBs and HBc. Another immunogenic composition comprises recombinant HBs, C-terminal truncated recombinant HBc and an adjuvant containing MPL and QS-21.

Abstract: There is provided a method of treating chronic hepatitis B infection (CHB) in a human, comprising the steps of: a) administering to the human a composition comprising a replication-defective chimpanzee adenoviral (ChAd) vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding a hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs) and a nucleic acid encoding a hepatitis B virus core antigen (HBc); b) administering to the human a composition comprising a Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara (MVA) vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding a hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs) and a nucleic acid encoding a hepatitis B virus core antigen (HBc); and c) administering to the human a composition comprising a recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs), recombinant hepatitis B virus core antigen (HBc) and an adjuvant.

Abstract: There is provided adenoviral vectors encoding a mycobacterial antigen derived from a chimp adenovirus, and to related aspects.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expression system comprising polynucleotides encoding proteins, wherein the expression system comprises a first polynucleotide encoding at least one protein, peptide or variant thereof, which induces a T cell response, and a second polynucleotide encoding at least one protein, peptide or variant thereof, which induces an anti-pathogenic B cell response. The invention further relates to protein mixtures encoded by the expression system and cells comprising the expression system or the protein mixture and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the expression system or the protein mixture.

Abstract: There is provided inter alia an isolated polynucleotide, wherein the polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: (a) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, (b) a functional derivative of a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the functional derivative has an amino acid sequence which is at least 80% identical over its entire length to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, and (c) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 3.