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Therapeutic Tyrosinase-Related Protein-1

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Therapeutic Tyrosinase-Related Protein-1 Definition

A recombinant peptide of the tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TRP1) used in vaccine therapy. Expressed by cells of melanocyte origin, TRP1 is an enzyme involved in the process that converts tyrosinase to melanin pigments. Vaccination with TRP1 may stimulate cytotoxic T cell responses to melanoma cells.

Therapeutic Tyrosinase-Related Protein-1 Synonyms

Recombinant Tyrosinase-Related Protein-1, TRP-1, Tyrosinase-Related Protein-1

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