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The iscom antigen-presenting system

Nature volume 332, pages 287–288 (1988)Cite this article

The immunostimulating complex, or iscom, provides an effective means of presenting antigens to the immune system. Vaccines for influenza, hepatitis B and AIDS are in the offing.

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