Sinocelltech Group (SHA:688520) will conduct clinical trials on its SCTV02 injection after obtaining approval from the Chinese drug regulator, the National Medical Products Administration.
The pharmaceutical trials will test the drug as a treatment used to prevent respiratory diseases caused by the respiratory syncytial virus, according to a Shanghai Stock Exchange disclosure on Wednesday.
The company's shares jumped 3% in recent trade.
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