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What is melanoma helper peptide vaccine?
Pronunciation: /ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə ˈhɛlpər ˈpɛpˌtaɪd ˌvækˈsin/
melanoma helper peptide vaccine
Definition
A multivalent vaccine consisting of peptides derived from melanoma-associated antigens and an adjuvant peptide derived from tetanus toxoid. Vaccination with this agent may stimulate a host cytotoxic T-cell response against tumor cells expressing melanoma-associated antigens, resulting in tumor cell lysis.