gp100-Fowlpox Vaccine

Preferred Label : gp100-Fowlpox Vaccine;

NCIt synonyms : rF-gp100;

NCIt definition : A cancer vaccine comprised of a recombinant fowlpox virus vector encoding the melanoma antigen glycoprotein 100 (gp 100) with potential antineoplastic activity. The expression of gp100 may generate a cellular immune response to melanoma cells; this effect is enhanced by the co-administration of interleukin 2 (IL-2). (NCI04);

NSC code : 673927;

Details

Origin ID

C2761;

UMLS CUI

C1515625;

Semantic type(s)
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- Melanoma Cell [NCIt concept]
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- Gene Regulation Process [NCIt concept]
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- Immunopotentiation [NCIt concept]
- T-Cell Activation [NCIt concept]
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- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCIt Antineoplastic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]

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