| abstract |
(57) [Summary]nThe present application relates to immunogens for stimulating mucosal immunity to pathogens that can infect their hosts through contact with the mucosa of mammals. In particular, the present invention discloses several polypeptides and gene constructs, including membrane-bound polypeptides operably linked to peptides from pathogens. Throughout the claims and the specification, methods for introducing these immunogens into mammals to stimulate a mucosal immune response are detailed. |