| abstract |
Adjuvants for administration, particularly for mucosal administration, of an antigen, are described, as well as compositions comprising the described adjuvant in combination with an antigen and a physiologically acceptable vehicle. Methods of eliciting and enhancing an immune response utilizing the adjuvant compositions of the invention are also described. The adjuvant comprises mono- or diglycerides containing at least one water soluble polymer, e.g. poly oxyethylene (PEG2-30). The antigen can be bound to the adjuvant. The adjuvant may be used in the treatment of plants as well. |