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What is alpha fetoprotein adenoviral vector vaccine?

Pronunciation: /ˈælfə fetoprotein* adenoviral* ˈvɛktər ˌvækˈsin/

alpha fetoprotein adenoviral vector vaccine

Definition

A vaccine consisting of a recombinant adenoviral vector encoding alpha fetoprotein. After vaccination, expressed alpha fetoprotein may stimulate a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against tumor cells that express alpha fetoprotein, resulting in tumor cell lysis.