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What is
gp100:154-162 peptide vaccine
?Pronunciation: /gp* wən ˈhənərd wən ˈhənərd ənd fifty-four* wən ˈhənərd ənd sixty-two* ˈpɛpˌtaɪd ˌvækˈsin/
gp100:154-162 peptide vaccine
Definition
A peptide consisting of amino acid residues 154 through 162 of the melanoma-melanocyte antigen gp100. Vaccination with gp100:154-162 peptide may enhance tumor-specific T-cell immunity. gp100 antigen is a self-antigen expressed by melanocytes, pigmented retinal cells, and most melanoma lesions and is recognized via class I and II HLA-restricted mechanisms.