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mRNA-1278

Development stage: Discontinued
Lead developer: Moderna
Modality: mRNA Therapeutics → RNA Therapeutics → Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Administration: Intramuscular

Overview

mRNA-1278 is an mRNA-based vaccine developed by Moderna Therapeutics, initially in collaboration with Merck, for the prevention of Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections, commonly known as shingles or Herpes zoster. It functions as an immunostimulant, utilizing mRNA technology to elicit an immune response against the virus.

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gE (VZV glycoprotein E)

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