ISCOMs
Synonyms
Complexes, Immuno-Stimulating
Complexes, Immunostimulating
ISCOM
Immuno Stimulating Complexes
Immuno-Stimulating Complexes
Immunostimulating Complexes
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.
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