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TYROSINASE 368-376 370D

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TYROSINASE 368-376 370D Definition

A synthetic peptide consisting of amino acids 368 through 376 of the melanoma-associated antigen tyrosinase with an amino acid aspartic acid at position 370 to improve immunogenicity. Vaccination with TYROSINASE:368-376(370D) may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against tumor cells positive for tyrosinase, thereby decreasing tumor growth.

TYROSINASE 368-376 370D Synonyms

Tyrosinase:368-376(370D) Peptide, Tyrosinase:368-376(370D)

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