Vaccinia-GM-CSF Vaccine

Preferred Label : Vaccinia-GM-CSF Vaccine;

NCIt synonyms : Recombinant Vaccinia-GM-CSF; rV GM-CSF;

NCIt definition : A recombinant vaccinia virus that encodes granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF). By activating T-cells and macrophages, vaccination with recombinant vaccinia GM-CSF may enhance the host immune system response to poorly immunogenic tumors, resulting in decreased tumor growth. (NCI04);

Details

Origin ID

C2674;

UMLS CUI

C1134639;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCIt Antineoplastic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]

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