The present invention provides a recombinant attenuated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) comprising i) a nucleic acid encoding an F protein of a stabilized pre-fusion respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or its analogue, variant, or fragment; or ii) a nucleic acid encoding a G protein of vesicular stomatitis Indiana virus (VSV) or its analogue, variant, or fragment, and provides a genome of the recombinant RSV, and a recombinant vector comprising the genome. The recombinant attenuated RSV can be provided as a live vaccine strain which is safe and has excellent stability while maintaining infectiousness.

This document relates to methods and materials for treating cancer. For example, Morreton viruses (MORVs; e.g., recombinant MORVs) and methods for using such MORVs as an oncolytic agent (e.g., to treat cancer) are provided.

The present invention pertains to the provision of a vaccine comprising a first component (K) and a second component (V), wherein the first component (K) comprises a complex in which a cell penetrating peptide, an antigenic domain and a TLR agonist are functionally linked and the second component (V) comprises an oncolytic recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus expressing an antigenic domain. The invention further pertains to the use of the inventive vaccine in the treatment of cancer. The invention also provides a recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus expressing an antigenic domain and its use in cancer vaccines.

Described are modified Varicella Zoster Virus glycoprotein E (VZV gE) proteins having improved stability and/or immunogenicity compared to a non-modified VZV gE. Also described are associated nucleic acids, immunogenic compositions, and methods of using such modified VZV gE proteins in the treatment or prevention of shingles.

The disclosure relates improved self-replicating RNA vectors e.g., for use as a RNA vaccine or therapeutic, and methods of use.