| abstract |
The invention relates to a vaccine which comprises at least one antigen and a peptide comprising a sequence R1-XZXZNXZX-R2, whereby N is a whole number between 3 and 7, preferably 5, -X is a positively charged natural and/or non - natural amino acid residue, Z is an amino acid residue selected from the gro up consisting of L, V, I, F and/or W, and R1 and R2 are selected independently are from the other from the group consisting of -H, -NH2, -COCH3, -COH, a peptide with up to 20 amino acid residues or a peptide reactive group or a peptide linker with or without a peptide; X-R2 may also be an amide, ester o r thioester of the C-terminal amino acid residue, as well as the use of said peptide for the preparation of an adjuvant for enhancing the immune response to at least one antigen. |