Recombinant poxvirus expressing homologous genes inserted into the poxviral genome

摘要

#$%^&*AU2008255213B220111006.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a recombinant poxvirus vector capable of expressing two or more homologous, foreign sequences, which derive from different variants of a microorganism, and which have a homology of 50% or above. The invention further relates to a method for preparing such recombinant poxvirus and the use of such recombinant poxvirus as medicament or vaccine. Additionally, a method for affecting preferably inducing, an immune response in a living animal, including a human, is provided.