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Ras Peptide CYS

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Ras Peptide CYS Definition

A synthetic form of the Ras peptide containing a point mutation at position 12 (glycine to cysteine) with potential antineoplastic activity. Vaccination with this peptide may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against tumor cells positive for this Ras mutation, resulting in decreased tumor growth. (NCI04)

Ras Peptide CYS Synonyms

Ras Peptide CYS, Ras (sub 5-17) Peptide (C12)

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