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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.