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DOC/Alum Complex

Vaxjo ID 49
Vaccine Adjuvant Name DOC/Alum Complex
Alternative Names Deoxycholic Acid Sodium Salt; DOC /Al(OH)3/ mineral carrier complex
Adjuvant VO ID VO_0001291
Description DOC has been used as a detergent. Complex used as adjuvant formulation (Vogel and Powell, 1995).
Stage of Development Research
Components Deoxycholic Acid Sodium Salt; DOC /Al(OH)3/ mineral carrier complex (Vogel and Powell, 1995).
Molecular Weight 414.6
Appearance White powder, or a clear, colorless solution (Vogel and Powell, 1995).
Storage 4° C
Function Enhances immune response to membrane proteins. Reported to induce tyrosine phosphorylation of b-catenin and its subsequent translocation to the nucleus, promoting activation of b-catenin signaling (Vogel and Powell, 1995).
Safety Effective concentration 5-50 µM (Pubchem: Deoxycholic Acid).
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References
Pubchem: Deoxycholic Acid: Deoxycholic Acid - Compound Summary [http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=23668196&loc=ec_rcs]
Vogel and Powell, 1995: Vogel FR, Powell MF. A compendium of vaccine adjuvants and excipients. Pharmaceutical biotechnology. 1995; 6; 141-228. [PubMed: 7551218].