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What is recombinant adenovirus-p53 SCH-58500?

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɑmbɪnənt əˈdɛnəˌvaɪrəs pi fifty-three* sch* fifty-eight* ˈθaʊzənd, faɪv ˈhənərd/

recombinant adenovirus-p53 SCH-58500

Definition

A genetically-engineered adenovirus that contains the gene that encodes the human tumor-suppressor protein p53 with potential antineoplastic activity. Recombinant adenovirus-p53 SCH-58500 delivers p53 into tumor cells, which may result in p53-mediated cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.