How Can Nanoparticles Be Used as Vaccine Adjuvants?
Nanoparticles can act as vaccine adjuvants by enhancing the immune system's response to an antigen. They can be designed to deliver antigens directly to antigen-presenting cells (APCs), thus improving antigen uptake and presentation. This targeted delivery can lead to a more robust activation of T-cells and B-cells, essential components of adaptive immunity.
