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What is multiple TAA-loaded dendritic cell vaccine?

Pronunciation: /ˈməltəpəl taa* ˈloʊdɪd dɛnˈdrɪtɪk sɛl ˌvækˈsin/

multiple TAA-loaded dendritic cell vaccine

Definition

A dendritic cell (DC) vaccine in which autologous DCs are loaded with multiple tumor-associated antigens (TAAs), with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon re-infusion into the patient, the antigen-pulsed DCs stimulate the immune system to mount a specific cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response against the TAA-expressing tumor cells.