NCIt definition : A peptide cancer vaccine comprised of a peptide derived from Wilms tumor gene 1 (WT1)
protein, with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration,
WT2725 may induce a specific cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response against WT1-overexpressing
tumor cells. WT1 protein, a zinc finger DNA-binding protein, is overexpressed in leukemic
cells and in a vast number of non-hematological solid tumors.;