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Investigational mRNA-1273.815

ModernaTX, Inc. · Phase 3 active Biologic

mRNA-1273.815 is an mRNA vaccine encoding modified spike proteins designed to elicit immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants.

mRNA-1273.815 is an mRNA vaccine encoding modified spike proteins designed to elicit immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants. Used for COVID-19 prevention (variant-updated formulation).

At a glance

Generic nameInvestigational mRNA-1273.815
SponsorModernaTX, Inc.
Drug classmRNA vaccine
TargetSARS-CoV-2 spike protein (variant-specific)
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This investigational vaccine uses lipid nanoparticle-formulated mRNA to instruct cells to produce antigen proteins that trigger both humoral and cellular immune responses. The .815 designation indicates a variant-updated formulation targeting emerging SARS-CoV-2 strains beyond the original Wuhan strain. The vaccine aims to provide broader or enhanced protection against circulating variants of concern.

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