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mRNA-1345

ModernaTX, Inc. · Phase 3 active Biologic

mRNA-1345 is an mRNA-based vaccine designed to prevent COVID-19 infection by inducing an immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

mRNA-1345 is an mRNA-based vaccine designed to prevent COVID-19 infection by inducing an immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Used for Prevention of COVID-19 disease.

At a glance

Generic namemRNA-1345
SponsorModernaTX, Inc.
Drug classmRNA vaccine
TargetSARS-CoV-2 spike protein
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

The vaccine works by encoding for a piece of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is then produced by the host cells and recognized by the immune system as foreign, triggering an immune response. This immune response helps to prevent future infections by providing immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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