The present invention provides a polynucleotide adjuvant composition and methods of use in eliciting an immune response, in particular a mucosal immune response. The present invention also provides an immunogenic composition comprising the polynucleotide adjuvant composition together with other immunogenic compositions such as an antigen (e.g., as in a vaccine). The present invention further contemplates methods of use of such adjuvant compositions, particularly in eliciting an immune response, in particular a mucosal immune response to an antigenic compound.本發明提供一種聚核苷酸佐劑組合物以及引發免疫反應(特別是粘膜免疫反應)的使用方法。本發明亦提供一種免疫原組合物,包含該聚核苷酸佐劑組合物和抗原等其他免疫原組合物(例如此二種成份位於疫苗內)。本發明更涉及這些佐劑組合物的使用方法,特別是引發對於抗原化合物的免疫反應(特別是粘膜免疫反應)。