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Human trials for another potential coronavirus vaccine to start in UK next week

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coronavirus will begin in the UK next week, the second trial to reach this stage here as part of a global race.Imperial College London’s vaccine team, led by Professor Robin Shattock, have developed an RNA vaccine, which delivers genetic instructions to muscle cells to make the “spike” protein on the surface of coronavirus.The presence of this protein provokes an immune response, offering protection against Covid-19.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe vaccine is now due to enter phase one and two human clinical trials on June 15 with a group of 300 people.A further trial involving 6,000 people is planned for.

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