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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine GSK1024850A

GlaxoSmithKline · Phase 3 active Biologic

This pneumococcal conjugate vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against multiple serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae by conjugating polysaccharide antigens to a protein carrier.

This pneumococcal conjugate vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against multiple serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae by conjugating polysaccharide antigens to a protein carrier. Used for Prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease in infants and children, Prevention of pneumococcal disease in adults.

At a glance

Generic namePneumococcal conjugate vaccine GSK1024850A
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
Drug classPneumococcal conjugate vaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

GSK1024850A is a conjugate vaccine that links pneumococcal capsular polysaccharides from multiple serotypes to a protein carrier, enhancing T-cell dependent immune responses. This approach improves immunogenicity compared to unconjugated polysaccharide vaccines, particularly in young children and immunocompromised populations. The vaccine induces both humoral and cellular immunity to prevent invasive pneumococcal disease.

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