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 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: This invention provides vaccines for inducing an immune response and protection against filovirus infection for use as a preventative vaccine in humans. In particular, the invention provides chimpanzee adenoviral vectors expressing filovirus proteins from different strains of Ebolavirus (EBOV) or Marburg virus (MARV).

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences derived from novel chimpanzee adenovirus ChAd157, as well as to recombinant polynucleotides, vectors, adenoviruses, cells and compositions comprising said polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences derived from novel chimpanzee adenovirus ChAd157, as well as to recombinant polynucleotides, vectors, adenoviruses, cells and compositions comprising said polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences.

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: The present invention relates to isolated polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences derived from novel chimpanzee adenovirus ChAd157, as well as to recombinant polynucleotides, vectors, adenoviruses, cells and compositions comprising said polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences derived from novel chimpanzee adenovirus ChAd157, as well as to recombinant polynucleotides, vectors, adenoviruses, cells and compositions comprising said polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences.

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: 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: This invention provides vaccines for inducing an immune response and protection against filovirus infection for use as a preventative vaccine in humans. In particular, the invention provides chimpanzee adenoviral vectors expressing filovirus proteins from different strains of Ebolavirus (EBOV) or Marburg virus (MARV).

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: 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 present invention relates to novel adenovirus strains with an improved seroprevalence. In one aspect, the present invention relates to isolated polypeptides of adenoviral capsid proteins such as hexon, penton and fiber protein and fragments thereof and polynucleotides encoding the same. Also provided is a vector comprising the isolated polynucleotide according to the invention and adenoviruses comprising the isolated polynucleotides or polypeptides according to the invention and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said vector, adenovirus, polypeptide and/or polynucleotide. The invention also relates to the use of the isolated polynucleotides, the isolated polypeptides, the vector, the adenoviruses and/or the pharmaceutical composition for the therapy or prophylaxis of a disease.

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: The present invention relates to isolated polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences derived from novel chimpanzee adenovirus ChAd157, as well as to recombinant polynucleotides, vectors, adenoviruses, cells and compositions comprising said polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences.

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.