Immunogenic compositions that elicit immune responses against Norovirus
and Sapovirus antigens are described. In particular, the invention
relates to polynucleotides encoding one or more capsid proteins or other
immunogenic viral polypeptides from one or more strains of Norovirus
and/or Sapovirus, coexpression of such immunogenic viral polypeptides
with adjuvants, and methods of using the polynucleotides in applications
including immunization and production of immunogenic viral polypeptides
and viral-like particles (VLPs). Methods for producing Norovirus- or
Sapovirus-derived multiple epitope fusion antigens or polyproteins and
immunogenic compositions comprising one or more immunogenic polypeptides,
polynucleotides, VLPs, and/or adjuvants are also described. The
immunogenic compositions of the invention may also contain antigens other
than Norovirus or Sapovirus antigens, including antigens that can be used
in immunization against pathogens that cause diarrheal diseases, such as
antigens derived from rotavirus.