GSK Plc (NYSE:GSK) shelved on Wednesday its herpes simplex virus (HSV) vaccine development program.
The recombinant protein vaccine, dubbed GSK3943104, did not meet the study’s primary efficacy objective.
GSK added that the vaccine candidate will not progress to phase three studies.
No safety concern was observed. The TH HSV REC-003 study will continue for routine safety monitoring and to generate follow-up.
“Given the unmet medical need and burden associated with genital herpes, innovation in this area is still needed,” the company said. “GSK ...
