ADJUVANT VIRAL PARTICLE

摘要

The present invention relates to an immunogen-carrier having immunopotentiating or adjuvant properties. More particularly, the immunogen carrier is a virus-like particle (VLP) from the family of potexvirus, and mo st particularly the papaya mosaic virus. The VLP produced by recombinant techniques is in fusion with one of its own proteins a protein immunogen. Th e above VLP and a protein or a protein extract from a viral, bacterial or parasital pathogen may be used as a vaccine.