| abstract |
The present invention provides ordered and repetitive antigen arrays comprising, inter alia, compositions comprising a virus-like particle (VLP) to which is linked at least one antigen, wherein said antigen is grehlin or peptides or fragments thereof. The invention also provides methods for producing the aforesaid compositions. The compositions and methods of the invention are useful in the production of vaccines and to efficiently induce self-specific immune responses, in particular antibody responses. The invention also provides for compositions and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of ghrelin-related conditions, disorders or diseases. For example, the compositions of the invention are useful in the production of vaccines for the prevention or treatment of obesity and other disease associated with increased food-uptake or increased body weight. |