Orally-delivered vaccines for domesticated and wild animals to prevent pathogen spread using recombinant probiotic bacteria
OwnerBrian D. FOY, Allison VILANDER +1inventors
InventorsBrian D. FOY, Allison VILANDER, Gregg A. DEAN
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides recombinant Lactobacillus acidophilus (rLA) strains comprising one or more antigens integrated into a Lactobacillus acidophilus strain. Various compositions and methods utilizing the recombinant Lactobacillus acidophilus strains are also provided, including methods of immunizing an avian to provide an immunogenic effect in the avian against West Nile Virus.
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A recombinant Lactobacillus acidophilus (rLA) strain comprising one or more antigens integrated into a Lactobacillus acidophilus strain, wherein the one or more antigens comprises a West Nile Virus protein.
A method of immunizing an avian, the method comprising a step of administering a recombinant L. acidophilus strain to the avian, wherein the method provides an immunogenic effect in the avian.
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