( l outcome of the phase I trial haspave...)Intercell AG: Novel tuberculosis Vaccine Shows Promising,Immunogenicity and Safety Profile,Health

l outcome of the phase I trial has paved the way to move our novel TB vaccine forward. It is designed to function in a stand alone schedule, as well as in combination with previous exposure(s) to BCG or other closely related mycobacteria. It seems that our decision to combine our antigen with IC31™ has been a sound judgement on the base of our preclinical data”, explains Peter Andersen, Director of Vaccine Research and Development, SSI.

Intercell’s CSO, Alexander von Gabain, commented: “Our adjuvant IC31™ proved an outstanding profile to stimulate a strong T-cell immune response in humans as already previously seen in a variety of animal models. These results prove the scientific concept of our adjuvant and encourage a broad and commercial use of IC31™ in a variety of prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines.”

About tuberculosis

TB causes the death of two-three million people every year and one-third of the world’s population is infected by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis which makes this disease one of the most severe global health problems.

The Calmette (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)) vaccine is a live vaccine that, when given to newborns, provides good protection against TB for 10-15 years. However, when the protective effect decreases, yet another BCG vaccination does not provide sufficient TB protection. Therefore, a new type of TB vaccine is needed to address the need of TB protection in the adult population.

About H1

H1 is a TB vaccine antigen in which two immuno dominant TB antigens (Ag85B and ESAT6) are fused together by recombinant technology and produced as a poly-protein.

About IC31^TM

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