rF-MUC1(DF3)/TRICOM Vaccine

Preferred Label : rF-MUC1(DF3)/TRICOM Vaccine;

NCIt synonyms : rF-MUC-1 DF3-TRICOM;

NCIt definition : A fowlpox vaccine containing the tumor-associated antigen mucin-1 (MUC1), found in pancreatic tumor cells, and a TRIad of COstimulatory Molecules (B7-1, ICAM-1 and LFA-3; TRICOM), which is designed to enhance antigen presentation and activation of immune responses critical for tumor destruction. Vaccination with this agent may elicit a host immune response against MUC1-expressing tumor cells.;

Details

Origin ID

C29558;

UMLS CUI

C2346562;

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

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