Abstract:
A gel-forming free-flowing powder suitable for use as a vaccine is prepared by spray-drying an aqueous suspension that contains an antigen adsorbed to an aluminum salt adjuvant, a saccharide, an amino acid or a salt thereof, and a colloidal substance. Processes for forming these powder compositions are also described, as well as methods of using the compositions in a vaccination procedure.
Abstract:
Methods for generating an immune response at a mucosal surface are described. Compositions suitable for use in the methods for generating an immune response at a mucosal surface are also described. In addition, methods for treating or preventing a disease caused by the entry of a pathogen into the body of a subject via a mucosal surface are provided.