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ALVAC(2)120(B,MN)GNP (vCP1452)

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · Phase 3 active Biologic

ALVAC(2)120(B,MN)GNP is a recombinant canarypox virus-based vaccine that expresses HIV-1 gp120 and other viral antigens to elicit cellular and humoral immune responses against HIV-1.

ALVAC(2)120(B,MN)GNP is a recombinant canarypox virus-based vaccine that expresses HIV-1 gp120 and other viral antigens to elicit cellular and humoral immune responses against HIV-1. Used for HIV-1 prevention (therapeutic vaccine candidate).

At a glance

Generic nameALVAC(2)120(B,MN)GNP (vCP1452)
SponsorNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Drug classViral vector vaccine
TargetHIV-1 gp120 envelope glycoprotein
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This vaccine uses a live attenuated canarypox virus vector to deliver HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein (gp120) and other immunogenic sequences from HIV-1 clades B and MN. The vaccine is designed to stimulate both CD8+ T-cell and antibody responses to prevent or control HIV-1 infection. It was developed as part of the HVTN 702 trial and subsequent HIV vaccine development programs.

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