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Target | SARS-CoV-2 |
Vaccine type | Peptide subunit |
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Routes of administration | Intramuscular |
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UB-612 is a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by United Biomedical Asia [zh], and Vaxxinity, Inc.[1] It is a peptide vaccine.[2][3]
It is composed of SARS-CoV-2 S1-RBD protein and synthetic peptides representing T cell (Th and CTL) epitopes on the nucleocapsid, spike and membrane proteins. The multitope composition is differentiated from other solely spike-protein based vaccines. By recognition against epitopes on Spike (S1-RBD and S2) and non-Spike (N and M) structure proteins, UB-612 provides B-cell and T-cell memory immunity and offers a potential as a universal vaccine to fend off the Omicron variant and new emerging variants of concern.[4][5] Vaxxinity began seeking regulatory approval for UB-612 for use as a booster vaccine in the United Kingdom and Australia in 2022.[6][7]
UB-612 is a peptide vaccine incorporating multiple epitopes, including the spike protein receptor binding domain as well as other virus structural proteins.[1][3] The spike protein peptide is fused to an Fc domain of single-chain IgG1, and the other six peptides are derived from highly conserved sequences from the spike, nucleocapsid, and membrane proteins of SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2. It also contains a proprietary UBITh1 peptide derived from the measles virus fusion protein, CpG oligonucleotides, and aluminum phosphate adjuvant to improve the immune response. It is produced in CHO cells.[2]
In September 2020, phase I clinical trials of UB-612 started in Taiwan.[8] and in January 2021, phase II clinical trials began in Taiwan.[9] In February 2021, phase II/III clinical trials began.[10] Results from clinical trials showing positive safety and efficacy data were published in May 2022,[4] and in May-June 2023.[11][12]
In March 2022, Vaxxinity started an international phase III clinical trial of UB-612 as a heterologous booster vaccine against three approved platforms: mRNA, adenovirus vector, and inactivated virus.[13] The company announced positive topline data of the trial in December 2022[14] and positive results were published in January 2024.[15]
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