Recombivax HB is an approved Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) vaccine, which is based on the adw subtype of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Recombivax HB constains aluminum-based adjuvant. Gardasil was developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme (Merck) and was licensed in 1986. Moreover, Recombivax HB is the first virus-like particles (VLPs) vaccine.
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant), Heptavax-II, Recombivax HB, Recombivax, Recombivax Hb
Active ingredients in Recombivax HB Recombinant HBsAg derived from adw subtype HBV, expressed in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
Adjuvant in Recombivax HB Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate |
Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)