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Comparator: Gardasil

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 3 active Biologic

Gardasil is a recombinant quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18.

Gardasil is a recombinant quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. Used for Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18, Prevention of genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11, Prevention of anal, vulvar, and vaginal cancers caused by HPV types 16 and 18.

At a glance

Generic nameComparator: Gardasil
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classRecombinant quadrivalent HPV vaccine
TargetHuman papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, 18
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaOncology / Immunology / Infectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

The vaccine contains virus-like particles (VLPs) derived from the major capsid protein of four HPV types. These VLPs are non-infectious and trigger a humoral immune response, generating neutralizing antibodies that prevent infection by these HPV strains. This prevents the development of HPV-related cancers and genital warts caused by these viral types.

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Key clinical trials

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