The present invention relates to a modified CpG oligodeoxynucleotide (ODN)
which is prepared by coupling a consecutive sequence of deoxyribothymine
(dT) to the 3'-terminus of CpG ODN having immunoregularory function,
thereby improving immunoactivity of splenocytes, macrophages and
peripheral mononuclear cells, and therefore, can be effectively used as a
vaccine adjuvant for preventing and treating hepatitis B or an
anti-cancer agent. Since the phosphorothioate CpG ODN having the
consecutive sequence of dT at its 3'-terminus shows high activity
inducing Th-1 immune response and does not elicit in vivo toxicity with
guaranteeing its safety, it can be effectively used as a vaccine
adjuvant.