72F fusion protein

72F fusion protein

72F fusion protein is a candidate tuberculosis vaccine created by Statens Serum Institut (SSI). The 72F fusion protein is composed of the Rv0125 and Rv1196 proteins derived from "Mycobacterium tuberculosis". Phase I clinical trials were completed in 2005 and Phase II trials are awaited.

ee also

* Fusion protein

References

*cite journal | author=Kaufmann SHE, McMichael AJ | journal=Nature Med | volume=11 | issue=4 suppl | pages=S33–S44 | year=2005 | doi=10.1038/nm1221
title=Annulling a dangerous liaison: vaccination strategies against AIDS and tuberculosis | url=http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v11/n4s/full/nm1221.html | pmid=15812488 | accessdate=2006-04-30


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