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IC51 Japanese Encephalitis

Valneva Austria GmbH · Phase 3 active Biologic

IC51 is an inactivated Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against Japanese encephalitis virus.

IC51 is an inactivated Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against Japanese encephalitis virus. Used for Prevention of Japanese encephalitis in adults and children.

At a glance

Generic nameIC51 Japanese Encephalitis
SponsorValneva Austria GmbH
Drug classInactivated viral vaccine
TargetJapanese encephalitis virus
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease / Immunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

IC51 contains inactivated Japanese encephalitis virus particles that trigger both humoral (antibody) and cell-mediated immune responses. The vaccine is designed to provide protection against infection by Japanese encephalitis virus, a flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes in Asia and the Western Pacific region. By priming the immune system, the vaccine aims to prevent symptomatic infection and severe disease.

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Key clinical trials

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