Avian Influenza Vaccine

BioSante reports positive study results for potential adjuvanted avian influenza vaccine

Published in Drug Week, May 26th, 2006

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (BPA) announced positive results of a new study demonstrating that its calcium phosphate (CaP) nanoparticle-based vaccine adjuvant, BioVant, may serve as a vaccine adjuvant for the development of an effective vaccine against H5N1 avian flu, widely known as bird flu.

"As the potential danger of a pandemic rises, the need for a safe and effective bird flu vaccine grows increasingly urgent," said Stephen M. Simes, president and chief executive officer of BioSante. "A vaccine with an adjuvant included may allow for better efficacy and lower doses per vaccination which may help to prevent shortages. More importantly, addition of an adjuvant...

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Source: Drug Week (2006-05-26)

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