Alpha Fetoprotein Plasmid DNA Vaccine

Preferred Label : Alpha Fetoprotein Plasmid DNA Vaccine;

NCIt synonyms : phAFP;

NCIt definition : A vaccine consisting of plasmid DNA encoding alpha fetoprotein. After vaccination, expressed alpha fetoprotein may stimulate a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against tumor cells that express alpha fetoprotein, resulting in tumor cell lysis. (NCI05);

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Origin ID

C48373;

UMLS CUI

C1541363;

Semantic type(s)
- 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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