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Saponin Cholesterol Phospholipid Adjuvant

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Saponin Cholesterol Phospholipid Adjuvant Definition

An adjuvant comprised of saponin, derived from the bark of Quillaia saponaria Molina, cholesterol and phospholipid with antigen-delivery and immunostimulatory activities. This saponin-based adjuvant in combination with various antigens, including those for human papilloma virus (HPV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and the human cancer antigen NY-ESO-1, may result in potent antibody, CD4+ T-helper-cell, and CD8+ cytotoxic T-cell responses against the targeted antigen. In addition, this agent may reduce the amount of antigen necessary to induce an efficient immune response in the host.

Saponin Cholesterol Phospholipid Adjuvant Synonyms

Saponin-Cholesterol-Phospholipid Adjuvant, Iscomatrix

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