Immunologic Factor
Freund's adjuvant
Subclass of:
Complex Mixtures
Definitions related to freund's adjuvant:
  • 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.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Antigen solution emulsified in mineral oil; the complete form is made up of killed, dried mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, suspended in the oil phase, effective in stimulating cell-mediated immunity and potentiating the production of immunoglobulins in some animals; the incomplete form does not contain mycobacteria.
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    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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