TRP-2: 180-188 Peptide

Preferred Label : TRP-2: 180-188 Peptide;

NCIt synonyms : TRP-2 180-188 Peptide;

NCIt definition : A recombinant peptide consisting of amino acid residues 180 to 188 of the tyrosinase-related protein 2 (TRP2). Expressed by cells of melanocyte origin, TRP2 is an enzyme involved in the process that converts tyrosinase to melanin pigments. Vaccination with TRP-2: 180-188 peptide may induce cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses to melanoma cells. (NCI04);

NSC code : 720621;

Details

Origin ID

C2815;

UMLS CUI

C1515176;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
chemical_or_drug_affects_cell_type_or_tissue
- Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte [NCIt concept]
chemical_or_drug_has_mechanism_of_action
- Antigen Sensitization [NCIt concept]
chemical_or_drug_has_physiologic_effect
- Immunopotentiation [NCIt concept]
- Inhibition of Cell Proliferation [NCIt concept]
- T-Cell Activation [NCIt concept]
has_target
- L-Dopachrome Tautomerase [NCIt concept]

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