QS21
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QS21
QS21 is a plant extract that may improve the ability of the
immune system
to respond to
disease
. It is derived from the
Soap bark tree
(Quillaja saponaria) found in the
South American
country of
Chile
.The extract is a water
soluble
triterpene
glucoside
compound
. It forms part of a family of plant-based compounds called
saponins
.It is currently being tested as an
adjuvant
in various
vaccines
in attempts to improve their
efficacy
. It is believed to enhance both
humoral
and
cell-mediated
immunity
.
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QS21
A substance from plants that is being studied together with vaccine therapy for its ability to improve the way the immune system responds to disease. It belongs to the family of drugs called saponin adjuvants.
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