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Human papillomavirus type 11 L1 capsid protein antigen

Generic Name
Human papillomavirus type 11 L1 capsid protein antigen
Brand Names
Gardasil, Gardasil 9
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
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Unique Ingredient Identifier
Z845VHQ61P
Background

Human papillomavirus type 11 L1 capsid protein antigen is contained in Gardasil, or a recombinant Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) vaccine for intramuscular injection. It is an immunization for young men and women 9-26 years of age for the prevention of diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16 and 18.

The vaccine is prepared from the purified virus-like particles (VLPs) of the major capsid (L1) protein of HPV Types 6, 11, 16, and 18, which are produced by separate fermentations in recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae and self-assembled into VLPs.

Associated Conditions
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections, Infection caused by human papillomavirus type 11
Associated Therapies
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