Preferred Label : Flu Matrix Peptide p58-66;
NCIt synonyms : Flu Matrix Peptide; Flu-Matrix Antigen;
NCIt definition : A short chain synthetic antigenic peptide (GILGFVFTL) derived from the influenza virus
A matrix protein and presented by HLA-A2 major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class
I molecules. Flu matrix peptide p58-66 stimulates the lytic functions of cytotoxic
T lymphocytes (CTLs), which may result in the eradication of virus-infected or malignant
tumor cells.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL383445;
Origin ID : C39677;
UMLS CUI : C2348682;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
- is_component_of_chemotherapy_regimen
