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HBV Vaccine, Recombivax HB

HBV Vaccine, Recombivax HB

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HBV Vaccine, Recombivax HB

Description of Recombivax HB

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.

Synonyms

Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant), Heptavax-II, Recombivax HB, Recombivax, Recombivax Hb

Formulation of 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

Expression system of HBsAg in Recombivax HB

Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

Manufacturing Process of HBsAg
Drug Substance Manufacturing
  • Yeast fermentation to produce self-assembled VLPs
  • Yeast cell lysis to release HBsAg VLPs
  • HBsAg VLP purification
Drug Product Manufacturing
  • Formaldehyde treatment and removal
  • Combining HBsAg VLP with aluminum-based adjuvant
  • Formulation preparation and aseptic fill-finish
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