Methods for inducing an immune response via buccal and/or sublingual administration of a vaccine
AssigneeBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
InventorsMaria A. Croyle, Jin Huk Choi, Stephen Clay Schafer
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Abstract
Vaccine compositions that may be administered to a subject via the buccal and/or sublingual mucosa are provided. Methods for administration and preparation of such vaccine compositions are also provided.
Claims17
A method of inducing an immune response in a subject comprising administering a vaccine composition comprising an amorphous solid film comprising an antigen, a sugar or sugar derivative or combination thereof, and poly(maleic anhydride-alt-1 octadecene).
A method of inducing an immune response in a subject comprising administering a vaccine composition comprising an amorphous solid film comprising a virus that encodes a heterologous polypeptide, a sugar or sugar derivative or combination thereof, and poly (maleic anhydride-alt-1 octadecene).
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