Abstract: Disclosed herein are coronavirus Spike (S) proteins and nanoparticles comprising the same, which are suitable for use in vaccines. The nanoparticles present antigens from pathogens surrounded to and associated with a detergent core resulting in enhanced stability and good immunogenicity. Dosages, formulations, and methods for preparing the vaccines and nanoparticles are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 18, 2021
Date of Patent:
February 22, 2022
Assignee:
Novavax, Inc.
Inventors:
Gale Smith, Michael J. Massare, Jing-Hui Tian
Abstract: Disclosed herein are coronavirus Spike (S) proteins and nanoparticles comprising the same, which are suitable for use in vaccines. The nanoparticles present antigens from pathogens surrounded to and associated with a detergent core resulting in enhanced stability and good immunogenicity. Dosages, formulations, and methods for preparing the vaccines and nanoparticles are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 19, 2020
Date of Patent:
March 23, 2021
Assignee:
NOVAVAX, INC.
Inventors:
Gale Smith, Michael J. Massare, Jing-Hui Tian