MOSCOW: Russia has developed a cancer vaccine that could soon be available to patients free of charge.
“Russia has developed its own mRNA vaccine against cancer, it will be distributed to patients free of charge, General Director of the Radiology Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health Andrey Kaprin has told Radio Rossiya,” Russian news agency TASS has reported.
The mRNA vaccine against cancer has been developed in collaboration with several research centers and is expected to be released for public use by early 2025.
Preclinical trials have demonstrated promising results, showing the vaccine’s ability to suppress tumor growth and reduce the risk of metastasis, said Alexander Gintsburg, Director of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, in remarks to TASS.
What Is an mRNA Vaccine?
mRNA, or messenger RNA, vaccines work by instructing cells in the body to produce a protein or a fragment of a protein similar to that of a virus or disease-causing agent. This protein triggers an immune response, equipping the body to recognize and combat the disease effectively.
The announcement marks a significant milestone in cancer treatment innovation, with Russia leading efforts to make advanced medical solutions accessible to all.
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Earlier in February this year, Russian President Putin said in televised comments that “we have come very close to the creation of cancer vaccines”.
Putin hoped that soon the vaccine would be effectively used as methods of individual therapy.
