Zydus Cadila would possibly apply for approval for its COVID-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D subsequent week. (Representational)
Indian pharmaceutical main Zydus Cadila is prone to apply to the central medication regulator looking for emergency use authorisation for its COVID-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D subsequent week, official sources stated on Friday.
If accredited, it will likely be the world’s first DNA vaccine in opposition to coronavirus and the fourth to change into obtainable within the nation.
“The analysis of the phase-three trial data is almost ready and the company has informed the government that it could apply for emergency use licensure for its COVID-19 vaccine next week,” an official supply advised information company PTI.
Also, the jab is being examined on youngsters belonging to the age group of 12 to 18 years, other than adults.
“So, when the Ahmedabad-based Zydus-Cadila comes for licensure, hopefully in the next week, maybe we have enough data to take a view on whether the vaccine can be given in children also,” the supply stated.
DNA-Plasmid primarily based ZyCoV-D will likely be a three-dose vaccine and is to be administered intradermally. It may be saved at two to 4 levels Celsius and doesn’t require chilly chains, making transportation to the remotest components of the nation straightforward.
The vaccine candidate has been supported by the National Biopharma Mission (NBM) beneath the aegis of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a PSU beneath the Department of Biotechnology.
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