3M-052 induces both TNFα and IFNα in human PBMCs in a manner indicative of a dual TLR7/TLR8 agonist. 3M-052 stimulates the production of IL8 in HEK293 cells stably expressing either human TLR7 or TLR8. In contrast, no IL8 is stimulated in empty vector control cells. The TLR8 agonist activity of 3M-052 may be of particular value in the immunization of neonates and infants whose monocytes and antigen presenting cells have a diminished capacity to generate TH1 polarizing signals to TNFα and IFNα.