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Human Papillomavirus

Peking Union Medical College Hospital · FDA-approved active Biologic

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific HPV types, preventing infection and associated cancers.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific HPV types, preventing infection and associated cancers. Used for Prevention of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions caused by HPV types 16 and 18, Prevention of anal, oropharyngeal, and other HPV-related cancers, Prevention of genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11 (in multivalent formulations).

At a glance

Generic nameHuman Papillomavirus
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital
Drug classProphylactic vaccine
TargetHuman Papillomavirus capsid protein (L1)
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaOncology / Immunology / Infectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

HPV vaccines contain virus-like particles (VLPs) derived from the major capsid protein of HPV, which trigger both humoral and cellular immune responses. These responses generate protective antibodies that prevent viral infection of epithelial cells, thereby reducing the risk of HPV-related cancers including cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, and other malignancies. The vaccine is typically administered as a series of intramuscular injections in adolescents and young adults.

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Key clinical trials

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