Concept information
Preferred term
Freund's Adjuvant
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Adjuvant, Freund
- Freund Adjuvant
Scope note
- An antigen solution emulsified in mineral oil. The complete form is made up of killed, dried mycobacteria, usually M. tuberculosis, suspended in the oil phase. It is effective in stimulating cell-mediated immunity (IMMUNITY, CELLULAR) and potentiates the production of certain IMMUNOGLOBULINS in some animals. The incomplete form does not contain mycobacteria.
History note
- 64(63)
In other languages
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Finnish
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Freund
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005620
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