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Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin

Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co., Ltd. · Phase 3 active Biologic

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin is a vaccine Biologic drug developed by Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co., Ltd.. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection. Also known as: TB-PPD.

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin (PPD) works by stimulating a cell-mediated immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin (PPD) works by stimulating a cell-mediated immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Used for Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection.

At a glance

Generic namePurified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin
Also known asTB-PPD
SponsorAnhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co., Ltd.
Drug classvaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

PPD contains inactivated tubercle bacilli that are used to diagnose tuberculosis infection. When administered, PPD is taken up by antigen-presenting cells, which process and present the antigens to T-cells, triggering an immune response. This response helps to identify individuals who have been infected with M. tuberculosis.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin

What is Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin?

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin is a vaccine drug developed by Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co., Ltd., indicated for Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection.

How does Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin work?

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin (PPD) works by stimulating a cell-mediated immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

What is Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin used for?

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin is indicated for Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection.

Who makes Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin?

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin is developed by Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co., Ltd. (see full Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co., Ltd. pipeline at /company/anhui-zhifei-longcom-biologic-pharmacy-co-ltd).

Is Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin also known as anything else?

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin is also known as TB-PPD.

What drug class is Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin in?

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin belongs to the vaccine class. See all vaccine drugs at /class/vaccine.

What development phase is Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin in?

Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin?

Common side effects of Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin include Redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site.

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