title: Liposomes and ISCOMs.
abstract: Liposomes and ISCOMs have a long history as vehicles for antigen delivery. Liposomes can carry both membrane associated antigens as well as water soluble molecules. Their physical properties are highly variable, depending on composition and manufacturing method. This allows optimised design for specific tasks (targeting, co-incorporation of adjuvants, etc.). ISCOMs already have a build-in adjuvant, Quillaja saponin, which is a structural part of the vehicle. In recent years, considerable progress has been achieved with respect to the use of better defined saponin. Clinical trials with ISCOMs are in progress and registered liposomal vaccines exist. Here, follows a brief overview on recent developments with emphasis on pharmaceutical aspects.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory for Product and Process Development, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, PO Box 1, 3720 BA, Bilthoven, The Netherlands. gideon.kersten@rivm.nl
authors.forename: Gideon F A
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Kersten
authors.forename: Daan J A
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Crommelin
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry; D000818:Animals; D000941:Antigens / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D016882:ISCOMs / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000737:chemistry; D008081:Liposomes / Q000737:chemistry; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D015394:Molecular Structure; D062605:Quillaja Saponins; D012503:Saponins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D014612:Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D022701:Virosomes / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000941:Antigens; D016882:ISCOMs; D008081:Liposomes; D062605:Quillaja Saponins; D012503:Saponins; D014612:Vaccines; D022701:Virosomes; C046386:Quil A