GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine

GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine was developed using the indigenous platform technology by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. and supported under the Mission COVID Suraksha.

GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine

About GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine:

  • It was developed using the indigenous platform technology by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. and supported under the Mission COVID Suraksha, implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
  • It is a thermo-stable vaccine, which does not require ultra-cold chain infrastructure used for other approved mRNA-based vaccines, making it easy for deployment pan India.
  • It is delivered intra-dermally using a needle-free injection device system.
  • When administered intradermally in participants as a booster, it generated significantly higher immune responses.
  • The clinical outcome demonstrates the need for variant-specific vaccines for desired immune response.

Key facts about BIRAC

  • It is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India,
  • It is an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower emerging Biotech enterprises to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.

What is mRNA vaccine?

  • It contains messenger RNA (mRNA), a single-stranded RNA molecule that complements DNA.
  • It is created in the nucleus when DNA is transcribed by RNA polymerase to create pre-mRNA

 


Q1) What is cell nucleus?

In biology, the nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells. It is often referred to as the “control center” of the cell because it houses the genetic material and regulates cellular activities.

Source: Omicron-specific mRNA-based Booster vaccine developed using the indigenous platform technology

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