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What is sargramostim plasmid DNA melanoma vaccine adjuvant?

Pronunciation: /sargramostim* plasmid* ˈdiˌɛˈneɪ ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə ˌvækˈsin adjuvant*/

sargramostim plasmid DNA melanoma vaccine adjuvant

Definition

A vaccine adjuvant consisting of a plasmid DNA encoding sargramostim (a granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor). Upon administration, expressed sargramostim may stimulate a cytotoxic T cell response enhancing the host immune response to a concomitantly administered melanoma vaccine.