THE USE OF ANTI BIOTICS AS VACCINE ADJUVANTS

摘要

The invention describes an adjuvant composition comprising an antimicrobial agent, in particular an azalide, wherein the antimicrobial agent acts as an adjuvant. More particularly, the adjuvant composition is a vaccine adjuvant. The invention further describes a vaccine comprising several components comprising (a) at least one antigen and (b) at least one antimicrobial agent, in particular an azalide, wherein the azalide acts as an adjuvant. An adjuvant composition or vaccine of the present invention is useful in the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by a pathogenic agent, a cancerous cell, or an allergen.