Immunoactivator
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-013183
A substance or agent that stimulates or enhances the activity of the immune system. These agents can promote the proliferation of immune cells, increase the production of antibodies, or boost the overall immune response to pathogens or foreign substances. Examples include certain adjuvants used in vaccines or specific cytokines.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-013183 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1185 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03) |
| See also | Immune system |
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