Abstract: The invention relates to a synthetic sialoside presenting the formula (I): Neu5-Ac-?2-6-R1(R2)[GlcNAc?1-4]n-GlcNAc Formula wherein: -GlcNAc is N-acetylglucosamine; -GlcNAc?1-4 ia a N-acetylglucosamine unit linked with a ?1-4 link; -n is a superior or equal to 1; -R1 is a glycan structure comprising at least one galactose (Gal); and -R2 is chosen among the following groups: H, fucose linked with a ?1-3 link (Fuc?1-3) or a1-4 link (Fuc?1-4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the immortalised cell line ECACC 09070703, deposited on 7 Jul. 2009 at the European Collection of Authenticated Cell Cultures (ECACC, Salisbury, UK) under the number 09070703, for the production of a viral vaccine constituted of an attenuated strain derived from a human metapneumovirus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a vaccine antigen, which includes a step of fragmenting a biological membrane associated with said vaccine antigen by treating said biological membrane with at least one calixarene of formula (II): wherein: X is a —(CH2)-CO2Y group and Y is an alkaline metal or one of the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein said resulting vaccine antigen also includes a fragment of the biological membrane associated with said antigen. The present invention also relates to a vaccine that can be produced by implementing the method, including a calixarene of formula (II) in carrier format, with a quantity of 0.1 to 1,000 ?g in the total weight of the vaccine. The present invention further relates to the use of a calixarene as defined above for the preparation of a vaccine or a vaccine antigen, and to the vaccine for use as a drug in the treatment or prevention of an infectious disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a vaccine antigen, which includes a step of fragmenting a biological membrane associated with said vaccine antigen by treating said biological membrane with at least one calixarene of formula (II): wherein: X is a —(CH2)-CO2Y group and Y is an alkaline metal or one of the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein said resulting vaccine antigen also includes a fragment of the biological membrane associated with said antigen. The present invention also relates to a vaccine that can be produced by implementing the method, including a calixarene of formula (II) in carrier format, with a quantity of 0.1 to 1,000 ?g in the total weight of the vaccine. The present invention further relates to the use of a calixarene as defined above for the preparation of a vaccine or a vaccine antigen, and to the vaccine for use as a drug in the treatment or prevention of an infectious disease.