Immune stimulating complexes (ISCOMs) are spherical open cage-like structures (typically 40 nm in diameter) that are spontaneously formed when mixing together cholesterol, phospholipids and Quillaia saponins under a specific stoichiometry. The complex displays immune stimulating properties and is thus mainly used as a vaccine adjuvant in order to ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: is′kom Definitions: 1. Acronym for immune stimulating complexes that can act as delivery vehicle for vaccine antigens.
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