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AVA

Emergent BioSolutions · FDA-approved active Biologic

AVA is an anthrax vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against anthrax toxins, providing protection against infection by Bacillus anthracis.

AVA is an anthrax vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against anthrax toxins, providing protection against infection by Bacillus anthracis. Used for Prevention of anthrax disease in persons at high risk of exposure (occupational, military, or post-exposure prophylaxis).

At a glance

Generic nameAVA
Also known asAnthrax vaccine adsorbed (BioThrax)
SponsorEmergent BioSolutions
Drug classInactivated bacterial vaccine
TargetBacillus anthracis protective antigen (PA) and lethal factor
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

AVA (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed) contains inactivated anthrax spores and cell-free filtrate antigen adsorbed to aluminum hydroxide. It works by inducing both humoral and cell-mediated immune responses that generate protective antibodies against protective antigen (PA) and other anthrax virulence factors, preventing disease establishment and progression if exposure occurs.

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