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hepatitis B (rDNA) vaccine (adjuvanted, adsorbed)

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
GSK
Modality
Recombinant Proteins and Enzymes, Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Administration
Intramuscular
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Overview

HBV-MPL vaccine formulation B is an experimental recombinant hepatitis B vaccine candidate developed by GSK. It consists of the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) produced in yeast cells, adjuvanted with the AS04C system—a combination of 3-O-desacyl-4′-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) and aluminum phosphate. This formulation was designed to provide superior immunogenicity compared to standard aluminum-only adjuvanted vaccines (like Engerix-B) by leveraging MPL's ability to stimulate the TLR4 pathway. It was specifically studied in clinical trials (such as NCT00137319) involving healthy adolescents to evaluate safety and the induction of protective anti-HBs antibody levels. The broader HBV-MPL program eventually resulted in the approval of the vaccine under the brand name Fendrix for specific high-risk populations, such as patients with renal insufficiency.

Brand names
Fendrix
Other names
HBV-MPL vaccineAS04C-adjuvanted hepatitis B vaccineAS-04C-adjuvanted hepatitis B vaccineAS 04C-adjuvanted hepatitis B vaccinehepatitis B (rDNA) vaccine (adjuvanted, adsorbed)
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Targets

HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen)TLR4 (Toll-like receptor 4)

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