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Preferred term

ISCOMs  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A formulation for presenting an antigen to induce specific immunologic responses. It consists of an assembly of antigens in multimeric form. The assembly is attached to a matrix with a built-in adjuvant, saponin. ISCOMs induce strong serum antibody responses, and are used as highly immunogenic forms of subunit vaccines.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Immuno-Stimulating Complexes
  • Immunostimulating Complexes
  • ISCOM

Pharmacological Action(s)

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-D6F6R119-K

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