MUC-1 Antigen
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MUC-1 Antigen Definition
A cancer vaccine comprised of a synthetic peptide derived from the mucin 1 (MUC-1) antigen with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon administration, MUC-1 peptide vaccine may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against tumor cells positive for the MUC-1 antigen, resulting in decreased tumor growth. Overexpressed on many tumor cells, MUC-1 antigen, a mammary-type apomucin, is a high-molecular-weight transmembrane glycoprotein.
MUC-1 Antigen Synonyms
MUC-1 Antigen, CA15-3 Antigen, Cancer Antigen 15-3, DF3 Antigen, Episialin, ImMucin, MAM-6, MUC-1, Mucin Antigen, Mucin Peptide MUC-1, Polymorphic Epithelial Mucin, Sialylated MUC-1, mucin/peptide
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