QS-21 and the Quillaja Tree

QS-21 and the Quillaja Tree

The Quillaja saponaria tree is a slow-growing evergreen native to Chile whose bark has long been used for medicinal and commercial purposes. Quillaja bark is an abundant source of saponins, a group of organic compounds that are used as an emulsifier and foaming agent...

QS-21 Supply Chain Challenges

QS-21 Supply Chain Challenges

Q-VANT Biosciences launched recently as the first company to use a computational-driven approach to solve the supply chain problem of QS-21 and other quillaja-based saponin adjuvants for the global human and animal pharmaceutical markets. The company’s arrival on the...