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Pneumococcal vaccine GSK1024850A

GlaxoSmithKline · Phase 3 active Biologic

This pneumococcal conjugate vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against multiple serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.

This pneumococcal conjugate vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against multiple serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. Used for Prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults, Prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia in adults.

At a glance

Generic namePneumococcal vaccine GSK1024850A
Also known asSynflorix
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
Drug classPneumococcal conjugate vaccine
TargetStreptococcus pneumoniae capsular polysaccharides
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

GSK1024850A is a polysaccharide conjugate vaccine that presents pneumococcal capsular polysaccharides conjugated to a carrier protein, enabling T-cell dependent immune responses. This approach generates both antibody and cellular immunity against the targeted pneumococcal serotypes, providing protection against invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal pneumonia.

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