Table 2.
Experimental groups immunized with different vaccine formulations.
| Groups | Compound (100 μl) | Abbreviate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pDNA-surface localized archaeosome | pDNA + (S)Arch |
| 2 | pDNA-encapsulated archaeosomes | pDNA + (E)Arch |
| 3 | pDNA alone (L1/E6/E7 recombinant gene) | pDNA |
| 4 | archaeosomes alone (antigen-free archaeosomes) | Arch |
| 5 | pIRES (Control group) | Mock Plasmid |
| 6 | PBS (Control group) | PBS |
The vaccine dose per mice injected as follows:
Dose of pDNA alone (L1/E6/E7 recombinant gene): 50 µg; Dose of archaeosomes alone (antigen-free archaeosomes): 1 mg; Dose of Archeasome/DNA mixture: pDNA-surface localized archaeosome AND pDNA-encapsulated archaeosomes: 1 mg of Archeasome containing 50 µg of pDNA.
Days of immunization (Days after TC1 inoculation): 7, 14, and 21.
Route of administration: Subcutaneous.