HER-102
Alternative Name: Lactobacilli; LJ-102
Description: Lactobacilli are a dominant genera (probiotic) that resides in the female reproductive tract. Lactobacilli promote resistance to pathogenic microorganisms and promotes maturation and integrity of the genital tract. The lactobacilli administer an agent, interfering with fertilization. As a vaginally applied formulation once or bi-monthly, the contraceptive will persist for long periods.
Product Details
User: Female
Hormonal: No
Delivery Method: Vaginal, Other
Duration Type: Short-acting
Duration: Persistent following application until menses
Regimen: - Once or twice a month
- Once or twice a month
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): - lactobacilli
- lactobacilli
Multipurpose Preventive Technology (MPT): Yes
Status Details
Developer: Hervana Bio
Project Phase: Discovery and Early Development
Development Stage: Lead Optimization
Began discovery in: 2010
Active Development: Yes
Status Details: - Received grants in 2010 and 2012 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Received grants in 2010 and 2012 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Additional Information
References: Hervana Bio website: hervana-bio.com/
Hervana Bio website: hervana-bio.com/