Biomedical applications of chromatographic fraction containing trehalose dimycolate in squalane emulsion

Masihi, KN; Lange, W; Ozel, M

HERO ID

4968682

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

1988

Language

English

PMID

3042798

HERO ID 4968682
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 1988
Title Biomedical applications of chromatographic fraction containing trehalose dimycolate in squalane emulsion
Authors Masihi, KN; Lange, W; Ozel, M
Journal Journal of Chromatography
Volume 440
Page Numbers 473-478
Abstract Trehalose dimycolate extracted from mycobacteria is a potent immunomodulator. Incorporation of trehalose dimycolate in a squalane-in-water emulsion leads predominantly to the formation of vesicular structures, which are observable by electron microscopy. The interaction between vesicles of trehalose dimycolate and the immunocompetent cells results in an enhancement of the host defence mechanisms and induction of non-specific resistance against viral, parasitic, and bacterial pathogens and certain tumors. A brief review of the pertinent observations is presented.
Pmid 3042798
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