ALVAC-CEA (VCP248)

Preferred Label : ALVAC-CEA (VCP248);

NCIt synonyms : ALVAC-CEA VCP248;

NCIt definition : A replication-defective recombinant canarypox virus (ALVAC) that contains the entire human carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) gene. Vaccination with ALVAC-CEA (VCP248) may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against CEA-positive tumor cells, thereby decreasing tumor growth. (NCI04);

Details

Origin ID

C2743;

UMLS CUI

C1515850;

Semantic type(s)
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
chemical_or_drug_affects_cell_type_or_tissue
- Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte [NCIt concept]
chemical_or_drug_has_mechanism_of_action
- Gene Regulation Process [NCIt concept]
chemical_or_drug_has_physiologic_effect
- Immunopotentiation [NCIt concept]
- T-Cell Receptor Activation [NCIt concept]

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