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What is host dendritic cell vaccine-001 MSSM/BIIR?
Pronunciation: /hoʊst dɛnˈdrɪtɪk sɛl ˌvækˈsin wən mssm* biir*/
host dendritic cell vaccine-001 MSSM/BIIR
Definition
A dendritic cell (DC) vaccine containing ex vivo expanded autologous DCs obtained from a patient with leukemia with potential immunostimulating activity. Upon reintroduction into the host, the host dendritic cell vaccine-001 MSSM/BIIR may stimulate the immune system to mount a leukemia-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response.