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Desert King International

San Diego, California, United States
Ownership
Private
Employees
~100
Development stage
Other
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Overview

Desert King International is a premier global supplier and manufacturer of natural extracts derived from Yucca schidigera and Quillaja saponaria. The company is widely recognized for its expertise in the production of high-purity saponins, particularly QS-21, which is a vital adjuvant used in blockbuster vaccines such as GSK's Shingrix and Mosquirix. Desert King operates a vertically integrated supply chain with significant harvesting and processing facilities in Mexico and Chile, ensuring the sustainability and traceability of its raw materials. In addition to its pharmaceutical business, the company serves the animal nutrition, food and beverage, and personal care industries with natural foaming agents and emulsifiers. Their advanced purification technologies allow for the production of pharmaceutical-grade ingredients that meet stringent global regulatory standards. As a key player in the vaccine supply chain, Desert King continues to innovate in the field of immunological adjuvants and natural surfactants.

Therapeutic areas
Infectious Diseases
Modalities
Small moleculeVaccine adjuvant
Industry
Chemicals & Materials
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