NCIt definition : A peptide-based vaccine containing a pan HLA DR-binding epitope (PADRE) fused to a
cytomegalovirus (CMV) peptide epitope, with potential anti-viral and immunomodulating
activities. Upon administration, PADRE-CMV fusion peptide may stimulate a cytotoxic
T-lymphocyte (CTL) response against CMV in the CMV-infected host. The synthetic peptide
PADRE is a universal helper T cell epitope.;
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