Clinical trials of a new vaccine "Betuvax-CoV-2" started in Russia

Phase I/II clinical trials of the subunit coronavirus vaccine Betuvax-CoV-2 have begun in Russia. IN

During the study, the drug will be administered to 170 people twice, one month apart. 

"Betuvax-CoV-2" - a vaccine against the new coronavirustype, developed by the company of the same name, Betuvax, and the Human Stem Cell Institute. This is the first subunit recombinant vaccine in Russia. It contains an artificially synthesized surface protein of SARS-CoV-2. As a rule, such vaccines have the fewest side effects. In addition, they are much easier to adapt to new strains of the virus.

Preclinical studies have already been conducted in Russiavaccine "Betuvax-CoV-2". It turned out to be safe for animals. Also, after administration of the drug, the experimental subjects observed active production of high titers of neutralizing antibodies against the new type of coronavirus.

Human stem cell institute - Russianbiotechnology holding, founded in 2003. Leads the development and provides services related to cellular, gene and post-genomic technologies.

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