BACTERIAL VACCINES WITH CELL WALL-ASSOCIATED CERAMIDE-LIKE GLYCOLIPIDS AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The invention is directed compositions and methods related to bacterial cells physically associated with ceramide-like glycolipids. The invention allows for delivery of ceramide-like glycolipid adjuvants directly to the same cells that become infected with a bacterial vaccine. The compositions and methods of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of diseases.