Immunopotentiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005698",
  "term": "Immunopotentiation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The enhancement of the immune system's response to an antigen, caused by an external agent. This process, also called immunostimulation, can involve increasing the number or activity of immune cells or amplifying the production of antibodies or cytokines. Adjuvants are a class of substances specifically used in vaccines for their immunopotentiating effects.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immune system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1190 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunopotentiation/"
}