Inventors:
Alois H. Nowotny - Abington PA
Assignee:
Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
A61K 3170
C07H 506
Abstract:
A process is described for enhancing the immunogenic response of mammals. N-acylated-D-glucosamines were administered parenterally in the form of liposomes to mice at or before the time of administration of an immunogen or radiation, with the result that comparable or superior enhancement of the immune response was observed for these glycolipids when compared to LPS in assays measuring anti-SRBC or HGG hemagglutinin titers. The radiation protective effect of some of the synthetic adjuvants gave a definite protection, with up to 40% of lethally irradiated mice (700 R) surviving.