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- Title
Frontrunners in the race to develop a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.
- Authors
Russell, Raquel L.; Pelka, Peter; Mark, Brian L.
- Abstract
Numerous studies continue to be published on the COVID-19 pandemic that is being caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Given the rapidly evolving global response to SARS-CoV-2, here we primarily review the leading COVID-19 vaccine strategies that are currently in Phase III clinical trials. Nonreplicating viral vector strategies, inactivated virus, recombinant protein subunit vaccines, and nucleic acid vaccine platforms are all being pursued in an effort to combat the infection. Preclinical and clinal trial results of these efforts are examined as well as the characteristics of each vaccine strategy from the humoral and cellular immune responses they stimulate, effects of any adjuvants used, and the potential risks associated with immunization such as antibody-dependent enhancement. A number of promising advancements have been made toward the development of multiple vaccine candidates. Preliminary data now emerging from phase III clinical trials show encouraging results for the protective efficacy and safety of at least 3 frontrunning candidates. There is hope that one or more will emerge as potent weapons to protect against SARS-CoV-2.
- Subjects
VACCINE development; COVID-19 pandemic; GENETIC vectors; DRUG efficacy; COVID-19 vaccines
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 2021, Vol 67, Issue 3, p189
- ISSN
0008-4166
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1139/cjm-2020-0465