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gp100 Antigen

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gp100 Antigen Definition

A melanoma-associated antigen. When administered in a vaccine formulation, gp100 antigen may stimulate a cytotoxic T cell HLA-A2.1-restricted immune response against tumors that express this antigen, which may result in a reduction in tumor size. (NCI04)

gp100 Antigen Synonyms

gp100 Antigen, glycoprotein 100, gp 100, gp100

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