Mr. Xu Wang, Chief Executive Officer of LakeShore Biopharma, commented, "The approval of this Phase III clinical trial for our YSJA rabies vaccine marks a significant milestone in our efforts to expand the regimen profile of our product. By evaluating simplified immunization schedules, we aim to make our vaccine more competitive in the rapidly expanding rabies vaccine market. We believe that this trial will validate the clinical superiority of the YSJA rabies vaccine, and will help attract increased recognition and support from researchers, academics, and industry players around the world."
"The YSJA rabies vaccine is our flagship product and has already proven to be a game-changer in preventing deaths and disabilities related to rabies," Mr. Wang continued. "The potential impact of this clinical trial, combined with our efforts to become a leading rabies vaccine supplier, strengthens our confidence in continuing expanding our market share in China. We are proud to be making another critical contribution to the global fight against this disease, and are eager to forge ahead as a leading innovator in rabies vaccine development."
Rabies has an almost 100% fatality rate upon emergence of clinical symptoms. Each year, it claims the lives of approximately 59,000 individuals in more than 150 countries. Transmission through bites from infected dogs accounts for over 95% of rabies-related fatalities, and 40% of these deaths occur in children under the age of 15. Although rabies is typically lethal without treatment, the administration of post-exposure prophylaxis can effectively prevent fatalities when initiated following possible exposure.
About LakeShore Biopharma
LakeShore Biopharma, previously known as YS Biopharma, is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering new generations of vaccines and therapeutic biologics for infectious diseases and cancer. It has developed a proprietary PIKA® immunomodulating technology platform and a new generation of preventive and therapeutic biologics targeting Rabies, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Shingles, and other virus infections. The Company operates in China, the United States, Singapore, and the Philippines, and is led by a management team that combines rich local expertise and global experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. For more information, please visit investor.lakeshorebio.com.
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