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Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine

National Cancer Institute (NCI) · FDA-approved active Biologic

Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine is a Prophylactic vaccine Biologic drug developed by National Cancer Institute (NCI). It is currently FDA-approved for Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV-16 and HPV-18, Prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grades 2 and 3. Also known as: Cervarix, GSK-580299, HPV 16/18 L1 VLP/AS04 VAC, HPV-16/18 VLP/AS04 Vaccine.

This vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against two types of human papillomavirus (HPV-16 and HPV-18) to prevent infection and cervical cancer development.

This vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against two types of human papillomavirus (HPV-16 and HPV-18) to prevent infection and cervical cancer development. Used for Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV-16 and HPV-18, Prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grades 2 and 3.

At a glance

Generic nameRecombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine
Also known asCervarix, GSK-580299, HPV 16/18 L1 VLP/AS04 VAC, HPV-16/18 VLP/AS04 Vaccine, Human Papillomavirus 16/18 L1 Virus-Like Particle/AS04 Vaccine
SponsorNational Cancer Institute (NCI)
Drug classProphylactic vaccine
TargetHuman papillomavirus types 16 and 18 (HPV-16, HPV-18)
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaOncology / Immunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

The bivalent HPV vaccine contains recombinant viral-like particles (VLPs) derived from the major capsid protein of HPV types 16 and 18, the two most oncogenic HPV strains. Upon administration, these VLPs trigger both humoral and cellular immune responses, generating neutralizing antibodies and T-cell immunity that prevent initial HPV infection and subsequent malignant transformation of cervical epithelial cells.

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Frequently asked questions about Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine

What is Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine?

Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine is a Prophylactic vaccine drug developed by National Cancer Institute (NCI), indicated for Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV-16 and HPV-18, Prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grades 2 and 3.

How does Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine work?

This vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against two types of human papillomavirus (HPV-16 and HPV-18) to prevent infection and cervical cancer development.

What is Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine used for?

Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine is indicated for Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV-16 and HPV-18, Prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grades 2 and 3.

Who makes Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine?

Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine is developed and marketed by National Cancer Institute (NCI) (see full National Cancer Institute (NCI) pipeline at /company/national-cancer-institute-nci).

Is Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine also known as anything else?

Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine is also known as Cervarix, GSK-580299, HPV 16/18 L1 VLP/AS04 VAC, HPV-16/18 VLP/AS04 Vaccine, Human Papillomavirus 16/18 L1 Virus-Like Particle/AS04 Vaccine.

What drug class is Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine in?

Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine belongs to the Prophylactic vaccine class. See all Prophylactic vaccine drugs at /class/prophylactic-vaccine.

What development phase is Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine in?

Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine?

Common side effects of Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine include Injection site pain or soreness, Injection site swelling or erythema, Fever, Myalgia, Headache.

What does Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine target?

Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Bivalent Vaccine targets Human papillomavirus types 16 and 18 (HPV-16, HPV-18) and is a Prophylactic vaccine.

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