Tyrosinase:368-376(370D) Peptide

Preferred Label : Tyrosinase:368-376(370D) Peptide;

NCIt synonyms : Tyrosinase:368-376(370D); TYROSINASE 368-376 370D;

NCIt definition : A synthetic peptide consisting of amino acids 368 through 376 of the melanoma-associated antigen tyrosinase with an amino acid aspartic acid at position 370 to improve immunogenicity. Vaccination with TYROSINASE:368-376(370D) may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against tumor cells positive for tyrosinase, thereby decreasing tumor growth.;

NSC code : 699048;

Details

Origin ID

C2820;

UMLS CUI

C1515183;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- 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
- Antigen Sensitization [NCIt concept]
chemical_or_drug_has_physiologic_effect
- Immunopotentiation [NCIt concept]
- T-Cell Activation [NCIt concept]
has_target
- Tyrosinase [NCIt concept]

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