Synthetic Human Papillomavirus 16 E6 Peptide

Preferred Label : Synthetic Human Papillomavirus 16 E6 Peptide;

NCIt synonyms : Human Papillomavirus 16 E6 Peptide; HPV-16 E6 Peptide; HPV-16 E6;

NCIt definition : A synthetic peptide sequence of human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 oncoprotein E6. The E6 oncoprotein is implicated in the tumorigenesis of cervical carcinoma. Vaccination with HPV 16 E6 peptide may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against cells expressing the E6 oncoprotein, resulting in tumor cell lysis.;

Details

Origin ID

C38726;

UMLS CUI

C3146227;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCIt Antineoplastic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]

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