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Tyrosinase 146-156 Peptide

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Tyrosinase 146-156 Peptide Definition

A synthetic peptide consisting of amino acid residues 146 through 156 of the enzyme tyrosinase, a protein frequently expressed by melanoma cells, with antitumor activity. Vaccination with tyrosinase:146-156 peptide may stimulate cytotoxic T lymphocyte response against tyrosinase-expressing tumor cells, resulting in decreased tumor growth and cell lysis.

Tyrosinase 146-156 Peptide Synonyms

Tyrosinase:146-156 Peptide

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