Immunological adjuvants: desirable properties and side-effects

Allison, AC; Byars, NE

HERO ID

4968878

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1991

Language

English

PMID

1850114

HERO ID 4968878
In Press No
Year 1991
Title Immunological adjuvants: desirable properties and side-effects
Authors Allison, AC; Byars, NE
Journal Molecular Immunology
Volume 28
Issue 3
Page Numbers 279-284
Abstract Adjuvants can be used with recombinant antigens to elicit cell-mediated immunity and antibodies of protective isotypes (IgG2a in the mouse and IgG1 in primates). Adjuvants should not produce reactions at injection sites, be pyrogenic or induce anterior uveitis or arthritis. Among 130 analogs of muramyl dipeptides tested, N-acetylmuramyl-L-threonyl-D-isoglutamine showed the greatest separation of potency as an adjuvant from potency in the production of side-effects. A stable emulsion of squalane and the Pluronic polymer L-121 provides a versatile vehicle for targeting of antigens to antigen-presenting cells. The combination of this emulsion with the threonyl analog of MDP is termed Syntex Adjuvant Formulation. This formulation increases the efficacy of influenza, hepatitis B virus, herpes simplex virus, lentivirus and tumor vaccines in experimental animals.
Doi 10.1016/0161-5890(91)90074-T
Pmid 1850114
Wosid WOS:A1991FF84300014
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Language Text English
Keyword Index Medicus
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