mucosal adjuvants

Mucosal adjuvants are substances used in vaccines to boost the immune response at mucous membrane sites like the nose or throat, where many infections enter the body. These adjuvants enhance the body’s ability to recognize and fight pathogens by stimulating immune cells directly at these entry points. They are especially useful for mucosal vaccines, aiming to provide local and systemic protection against diseases like influenza or COVID-19. By improving the immune response at mucous surfaces, adjuvants help make vaccines more effective in preventing infections that begin at these vulnerable areas.