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hepatitis B virus vaccine + granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor

Development stage
Preclinical
Lead developer
VBI Vaccines
Modality
Cytokines & Interferons → Recombinant Proteins and Enzymes, Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Administration
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
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Overview

This is a combination therapy consisting of the standard recombinant hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), used primarily as an immunization strategy for individuals who are non-responsive to conventional HBV vaccination or as a potential therapeutic approach in chronic HBV infection. The mechanism involves using GM-CSF as an adjuvant to enhance the immune response by promoting dendritic cell maturation and antigen presentation, thereby increasing both humoral (antibody-mediated) and cellular immune responses against the hepatitis B surface antigen. Studies have shown that this combination can improve seroconversion rates and antibody titers in non-responders, though results may vary depending on dosing regimens. The approach is being explored for both prophylactic re-vaccination of non-responders and as a therapeutic immunotherapy for chronic HBV patients[1][2][5].

Other names
hepatitis B vaccine + GM-CSFHBV vaccine + GM-CSFrecombinant hepatitis B virus vaccine + granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor
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Targets

CSF2R (Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor receptor)

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