Carcinoembryonic Antigen Peptide

Preferred Label : Carcinoembryonic Antigen Peptide;

NCIt synonyms : CEA Peptide;

NCIt definition : A class of synthetic peptides based on the sequences of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a tumor-associated antigen overexpressed in several cancer cell types. These peptides may be used in vaccination against cancers.;

Details

Origin ID

C49272;

UMLS CUI

C1706011;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
chemical_or_drug_has_mechanism_of_action
- Antigen Sensitization [NCIt concept]
is_component_of_chemotherapy_regimen
- HER-2-neu, CEA Peptides, GM-CSF, Montanide ISA-51 Vaccine [NCIt concept]

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