The GMZ2 fusion protein consist of the non-repeat region of falciparum GLURP genetically fused to a msp3 fragment.
The GMZ2 fusion protein elicited functional antibodies in phase 1 studies.
In the ATP analysis, vaccine efficacy adjusted for age and site was 14% (95% CI: 3.6%, 23%).
Vaccine efficacy was higher in older children.
In GMZ2-vaccinated children, the incidence of malaria decreased with increasing vaccine-induced anti-GMZ2 IgG concentration.