Myeloma Ig Id-KLH Conjugate Vaccine

Preferred Label : Myeloma Ig Id-KLH Conjugate Vaccine;

NCIt synonyms : Id KLH Myeloma; Idiotype KLH Myeloma Vaccine;

NCIt definition : A vaccine consisting of myeloma-specific immunoglobulin conjugated to keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH), an immune stimulant, with potential antineoplastic activity. Vaccination with myeloma Ig Id-KLH conjugate vaccine may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against myeloma cells, resulting in decreased tumor growth. (NCI04);

NSC code : 678327;

Details

Origin ID

C2782;

UMLS CUI

C1513791;

Semantic type(s)
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- Neoplastic Plasma Cell [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]
- Inhibition of Cell Proliferation [NCIt concept]
- T-Cell Activation [NCIt concept]
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- NCIt Antineoplastic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]

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