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recombinant protein-based vaccine with AS01 adjuvant · vaccine

recombinant protein-based vaccine with AS01 adjuvantvaccine
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

The RTS,S malaria vaccine is a recombinant protein-based vaccine combined with AS01 adjuvant, designed to induce immunity against Plasmodium falciparum, a common cause of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.

Indications

prevention of Plasmodium falciparum malaria

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team