In Russia, the production of a vaccine against any infections, a drug called VP-4, may be resumed. It was developed many years ago and was manufactured for some time, but then the production stopped due to some issues that arose. This is reported by life.ru with reference to Vitaly Zverev, the head of the I.I.Mechnikov Scientific Research Institute of Vaccines and Serums.
Vitaly Zverev said that preparation for the production of this vaccine, which was previously used in the clinic by Academician Chuchalin, is currently underway.
VP-4 stimulates or reinforces innate immunity (non-specific immunity). That is, it acts in the same way in case of contact with any pathogen and in any cases.
“This vaccine can be called universal. It can work against, let’s say, any pathogen,” Zverev said.
He explained that number 4 in the name of the drug means that it contains four important components.
“It includes four components of various bacteria, the so-called ancient antigens. They provide non-specific stimulation of the innate immune response system. It includes the interferon system and the so-called anti-inflammatory cytokines that prevent the development of a virus or bacteria that has entered the human body,” the source said.
