Preferred Label : pVAXrcPSAv53l DNA Vaccine;
NCIt synonyms : pVAXrcPSAv53l (DNA Encoding Rhesus PSA); pVAXrcPSAv53l;
NCIt definition : A cancer vaccine containing xenogenic DNA from rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) that
encodes prostate specific antigen (PSA) with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic
activities. Upon repeated intradermal administration via electroporation, pVAXrcPSAv53l
vaccine may induce a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response against PSA-expressing
prostate cancer cells. Rhesus PSA is 89% homologous to human PSA.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL408633;
Origin ID : C82352;
UMLS CUI : C2826114;
Semantic type(s)
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