Immunosensitizer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005705",
  "term": "Immunosensitizer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance or agent that increases the sensitivity of the immune system to an antigen, thereby enhancing the immune response. These agents can act by promoting antigen presentation, stimulating immune cell proliferation, or modulating cytokine production. Adjuvants are a class of immunosensitizers used in vaccines.",
  "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 1191 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunosensitizer/"
}