TB Vaccine Candidate M72/AS01E Set for Production Ready to Prevent Millions of Cases
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Why in news
The Gates Medical Research Institute partnered with Serum Institute of India (SII) to manufacture the M72/AS01E TB vaccine candidate following successful Phase 3 trials.
Background
The M72/AS01E vaccine candidate is currently in Phase 3 trials involving 20,000 participants across five countries. Serum Institute of India (SII) will invest over $100 million for production readiness, with GSK supplying the necessary adjuvant.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TM72/AS01E: A vaccine candidate specifically targeting Tuberculosis (TB).
- BodySerum Institute of India (SII): World's largest vaccine manufacturer based in Pune, Maharashtra.
- FactThe Phase 3 trial enrolled 20,000 participants across five countries.
- PostGates Medical Research Institute: A research entity funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of public-private partnerships in accelerating the development and manufacturing of vaccines for neglected tropical diseases and infectious diseases like Tuberculosis.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- R&D bottleneck: High costs of Phase 3 clinical trials often deter private investment without philanthropic or public funding.
- Manufacturing scalability: Leveraging SII's production capacity to ensure global vaccine equity and affordable pricing.
- Adjuvant dependency: Risks associated with relying on third-party suppliers (like GSK) for critical vaccine components.
Keywords: Public-Private Partnership · Vaccine Equity · Clinical Trials · Infectious Disease Management · Biotechnology
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