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HPV-16 E7 Peptide

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HPV-16 E7 Peptide Definition

A peptide vaccine consisting of amino acids 12 through 20 of the viral oncoprotein human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 E7. Vaccination with HPV-16 E7 peptide may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against tumor cells positive for HPV-16 E7, resulting in decreased tumor growth. HPV-16 infection is tumorigenic and highly associated with cervical cancer. (NCI04)

HPV-16 E7 Peptide Synonyms

Human Papillomavirus 16 E7 Peptide, HPV-16 E7 Peptide

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