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bOPV 1,3

Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences · FDA-approved active Biologic

bOPV 1,3 is a bivalent oral polio vaccine containing live attenuated poliovirus types 1 and 3 that induces mucosal and systemic immunity against poliomyelitis.

bOPV 1,3 is a bivalent oral polio vaccine containing live attenuated poliovirus types 1 and 3 that induces mucosal and systemic immunity against poliomyelitis. Used for Poliomyelitis prevention in infants and children.

At a glance

Generic namebOPV 1,3
Also known asBivalent Oral Polio Vaccine
SponsorInstitute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Drug classLive attenuated viral vaccine
TargetPoliovirus types 1 and 3
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

The vaccine delivers live attenuated (weakened) poliovirus serotypes 1 and 3 orally, stimulating both intestinal mucosal immunity (IgA) and systemic humoral immunity (IgG) against these poliovirus types. This approach provides protection against wild-type poliovirus infection while minimizing the risk associated with monovalent formulations by covering two serotypes simultaneously.

Approved indications

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Key clinical trials

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