| abstract |
The present disclosure provides adjuvanting systems comprising: (a) a polyI:C polynucleotide adjuvant; (b) a lipid-based adjuvant;(c) an amphipathic compound; and (d) a hydrophobic carrier. Also provided are vaccine compositions that are water-free or substantially free of water, which comprise the same components together with one or more antigens. The disclosure also provides uses for such compositions in inducing an antibody (humoral) and/or cell-mediated immune response and methods for their use in the treatment of a disease, disorder or ailment ameliorated by an antibody and/or cell-mediated immune response. |