Preferred Label : Melan-A/MAGE-3.DP4 Peptide Vaccine;
NCIt definition : A cancer vaccine consisting of a peptide derived from the melanocyte differentiation
antigen Melan-A (or MART-1) and the human leukocyte antigen HLA-DP4-restricted human
melanoma antigen 3 (MAGE-3.DP4), with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic
activities. Upon administration, Melan-A/MAGE-3.DP4 peptide vaccine may stimulate
the immune system to mount a cytotoxic T-cell (CTL) response against tumor cells expressing
Melan-A and MAGE-3, resulting in tumor cell lysis. The tumor associated antigens Melan-A
and MAGE-3 are overexpressed in a variety of cancer cell types.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL428375;
Origin ID : C96041;
UMLS CUI : C3272512;
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