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AstraZeneca Acquires Icosavax for $1.1B to Advance RSV and hMPV Vaccine Development

December 13, 2023

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Icosavax’s lead program, IVX-A12, is a Phase III-ready vaccine candidate targeting both respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV). These viruses are leading causes of severe respiratory infections and hospitalizations in older adults and individuals with chronic conditions.

Icosavax’s proprietary protein VLP platform technology holds promise for developing highly differentiated vaccines. VLPs are designed to mimic the structure of viruses, potentially inducing a stronger and more durable immune response compared to traditional vaccines.

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