Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing recombinant adenovirus (RadEs) vaccine to protect against JEV infection. The vaccine produces secretory envelop protein (ES) of JEV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel recombinant adenovirus (RAdEs) vaccine against Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) infection, wherein said vaccine produces secretory JEV envelope protein; an effective and superior method of immunization to JEV infection; also, a method of preparing the recombinant RAdEs vaccine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic catalytic DNA molecules or DNAzymes which specifically cleave the RNA sequences of the Japanese Encephalitis Viral genome and is useful in treating Japanese Encephalitis infection. The DNAzyme comprises of a chemical modification, a catalytic domain and two hybridizing arms. The DNAzymes are 29-45 nucleotides in length. The 3? end of the DNAzyme is tethered to a poly-(G)10 tail (SEQ ID NO: 46) and the molecule comprises of at least one chemical modification. The chemical modifications are in the form of sugar modification, nucleic acid base modification, and/or phosphate backbone modification. The catalytic DNA molecule inhibits JEV replication in vitro in cultured cells and in vivo in the mouse brain. The present invention also relates to the method of treatment of Japanese encephalitis comprising the steps of introducing the catalytic DNA molecule or DNAzyme into the infected cells under conditions suitable for cleavage and reduction of viral titres.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel recombinant adenovirus (RAdEs) vaccine against JEV infection; an effective and superior method of immunization to Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) infection; also, a method of preparing the recombinant adenovirus (RAdEs) vaccine.

Abstract: A genome of an ovine adenovirus designated OAV287 is isolated from sheep and sequenced. Portions of the genome not essential for maintenance or viability of the virus can be deleted or altered. A nucleotide sequence encoding a non-adenoviral polypeptide can be incorporated into the genome. The a full-length clone of the genome can be provided as part of a plasmid or viral vector. Cells can be transformed with a vector of the invention such that they express an exogenous protein.