KLH-Lymphoma Ig Vaccine

Preferred Label : KLH-Lymphoma Ig Vaccine;

NCIt synonyms : Id KLH Lymphoma; Lymphoma Ig Vaccine-KLH;

NCIt definition : A chimeric lymphoma vaccine generated by combining the recipient's Ig idiotype (Id) protein with keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH), an immune stimulant, with potential antineoplastic activity. Vaccination with KLH-Lymphoma Ig Vaccine may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against lymphoma cells, resulting in decreased tumor growth. (NCI04);

NSC code : 659770;

Details

Origin ID

C2771;

UMLS CUI

C1517646;

Semantic type(s)
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- Neoplastic Lymphocyte [NCIt concept]
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- Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte [NCIt concept]
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- Antigen Sensitization [NCIt concept]
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- Immunopotentiation [NCIt concept]
- T-Cell Activation [NCIt concept]
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- NCIt Antineoplastic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]

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