BCG-STING
Candidate Overview
BCG-STING is a recombinant BCG strain that overexpresses the small molecule STING agonist cyclic di-AMP. For prevention of Mtb proliferation BCG-STING is more potent than standard BCG in mouse, guinea pig, and NHP models, and it is also safer than BCG-WT in mouse models. BCG-STING can be produced by fermentation, overcoming current BCG production limitations.