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Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY

GlaxoSmithKline · Phase 3 active Biologic

Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY is a Conjugate vaccine Biologic drug developed by GlaxoSmithKline. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y. Also known as: Menveo®.

MenACWY is a conjugate vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y by linking polysaccharide capsules to a protein carrier.

MenACWY is a conjugate vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y by linking polysaccharide capsules to a protein carrier. Used for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

At a glance

Generic nameMeningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY
Also known asMenveo®
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
Drug classConjugate vaccine
TargetNeisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, Y polysaccharide capsules
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

The vaccine contains purified polysaccharide capsules from Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y conjugated to a diphtheria toxoid protein carrier. This conjugation enhances immunogenicity by promoting T-cell dependent B-cell responses, leading to robust production of bactericidal antibodies that protect against invasive meningococcal disease caused by these serogroups.

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Frequently asked questions about Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY

What is Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY?

Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY is a Conjugate vaccine drug developed by GlaxoSmithKline, indicated for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

How does Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY work?

MenACWY is a conjugate vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y by linking polysaccharide capsules to a protein carrier.

What is Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY used for?

Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY is indicated for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

Who makes Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY?

Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY is developed by GlaxoSmithKline (see full GlaxoSmithKline pipeline at /company/gsk).

Is Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY also known as anything else?

Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY is also known as Menveo®.

What drug class is Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY in?

Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY belongs to the Conjugate vaccine class. See all Conjugate vaccine drugs at /class/conjugate-vaccine.

What development phase is Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY in?

Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY?

Common side effects of Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY include Injection site pain, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Myalgia, Headache, Fatigue.

What does Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY target?

Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, MenACWY targets Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, Y polysaccharide capsules and is a Conjugate vaccine.

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