Research programme: mRNA based antiviral vaccines and passive immunity therapeutics - Valera/Merck
Alternative Names: mRNA 1566Latest Information Update: 28 Feb 2019
At a glance
- Originator Valera LLC
- Developer Merck & Co; Valera LLC
- Class RNA; Vaccines
- Mechanism of Action Immunostimulants; Protein synthesis stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- No development reported Viral infections
Most Recent Events
- 28 Feb 2019 No recent reports of development identified for research development in Viral-infections in USA (Parenteral)
- 11 Jan 2016 Merck in-licenses mRNA based vaccines from Moderna
- 13 Jan 2015 Moderna Therapeutics, through its subsidiary Valera LLC and Merck & Co. agree to co-develop mRNA based vaccines and passive immunity therapeutics for Viral infections