Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM)

Thus, it was concluded from the findings that 10µg G has greater immuno modulatory effect and hence could be ideally used as an adjuvant during a vaccination.

This study gains greater importance with the current focus in the field of vaccines being the urge to develop a higher immune response to the corresponding disease causing antigen, due to the challenges posed by the newly emerging strains of pathogens as a result of several mutations. Taking this study to the next level, it will be interesting to determine the immuno modulatory effects produced, in a small group of macaque monkeys.

I take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to my supervisor Dr. Muthumani Karuppiah, for having provided me with such a wonderful opportunity to work on this study in his esteemed laboratory. I would also like to thank my dear friend and technician, Colleen Lucke who stood beside me throughout my study, and assisted me in performing the experiments.