Genetically modified HBc polypeptides are provided.

Genetically modified HBc polypeptides are provided.

The invention relates to a composition comprising a polypeptide comprising, or consisting of, the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, or a sequence having at least 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 98%, or 99% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1 (R21), wherein said polypeptide is in the form of a virus-like particle (VLP), wherein said particle comprises less than 10% free hepatitis B surface antigen protein, for use in the immunisation of a human subject susceptible to Plasmodium falciparum infection, characterised in that said composition is administered in a dosage regimen of at least one dose of 1 g to 20 g R21 per administration for a subject at least 18 years old, or at least one dose of 0.5 g to 10 g R21 per administration for a subject less than 18 years old. The invention also relates to kits, methods and uses.

The invention relates to a composition comprising a polypeptide comprising, or consisting of, the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, or a sequence having at least 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 98%, or 99% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1 (R21), wherein said polypeptide is in the form of a virus-like particle (VLP), wherein said particle comprises less than 10% free hepatitis B surface antigen protein, for use in the immunisation of a human subject susceptible to Plasmodium falciparum infection, characterised in that said composition is administered in a dosage regimen of at least one dose of 1 g to 20 g R21 per administration for a subject at least 18 years old, or at least one dose of 0.5 g to 10 g R21 per administration for a subject less than 18 years old. The invention also relates to kits, methods and uses.

Provided herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel consensus amino acid sequences of HBV core protein, as well as genetic constructs/vectors and vaccines that express said protein sequences. Also provided herein are methods for generating an immune response against HBV using the nucleic acid sequences that are provided.

Provided herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel consensus amino acid sequences of HBV core protein, as well as genetic constructs/vectors and vaccines that express said protein sequences. Also provided herein are methods for generating an immune response against HBV using the nucleic acid sequences that are provided.

Presently disclosed is a method of modulating Hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication, by contacting the cell with at least one agent that modulates at least one factor from a specified group consisting of SNAI2, SOX7 and other factors, the screening of said agent and use thereof in a medicament for treating HBV infection or disease or condition associated with a HBV infection in a subject. In one preferred embodiment, the agent is one peptide derived from SOX7 or SNAI2 or stapled peptides thereof. As a separate invention, a method of identifying at least one factor that modulates replication of a virus is also disclosed.

Presently disclosed is a method of modulating Hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication, by contacting the cell with at least one agent that modulates at least one factor from a specified group consisting of SNAI2, SOX7 and other factors, the screening of said agent and use thereof in a medicament for treating HBV infection or disease or condition associated with a HBV infection in a subject. In one preferred embodiment, the agent is one peptide derived from SOX7 or SNAI2 or stapled peptides thereof. As a separate invention, a method of identifying at least one factor that modulates replication of a virus is also disclosed.

A hepatitis B treatment vaccine on the basis of inactivated, whole recombinant Hansenula polymorpha cells expressing HBsAg. The vaccine is the HBsAg expressed in recombinant Hansenula polymorpha cells. 10.sup.8 cells contain 6-10 g HBsAg as an antigen; the vaccine contains a total of 16-21 HBsAg-specific CTL epitopes; the vaccine uses optimized inactivated, fully recombinant Hansenula polymorpha cells as an adjuvant.

A hepatitis B treatment vaccine on the basis of inactivated, whole recombinant Hansenula polymorpha cells expressing HBsAg. The vaccine is the HBsAg expressed in recombinant Hansenula polymorpha cells. 10.sup.8 cells contain 6-10 g HBsAg as an antigen; the vaccine contains a total of 16-21 HBsAg-specific CTL epitopes; the vaccine uses optimized inactivated, fully recombinant Hansenula polymorpha cells as an adjuvant.