We generated a native N-terminus of HPV 16 L1 protein from E. coli.
SUMO tag improves the solubility expression of HPV L1 protein effectively.
The HPV 16 L1 protein from E. coli can self-assemble into the VLPs in vitro.
The HPV VLPs show morphology similar native HPV virions, with hemagglutinating activity.
The VLPs elicit significant humoral and cellular immunity response against HPV.