What development does the TB vaccine MTBVAC get as per CDSCO's approval

TB vaccine MTBVAC gets CDSCO nod for phase II trials
  • TB vaccine MTBVAC has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for conducting Phase II clinical trials.
  • The Phase II trials will further evaluate the safety and efficacy of the MTBVAC vaccine in preventing tuberculosis.
  • MTBVAC is a live attenuated vaccine that aims to provide improved protection against tuberculosis compared to the existing Bacillus Calmette-GuĂ©rin (BCG) vaccine.
  • The approval from CDSCO signifies that the vaccine has shown promising results in preclinical studies and initial clinical trials.
  • Phase II trials will involve testing the vaccine on a larger group of participants to assess its effectiveness and potential side effects.
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