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What is tetanus peptide melanoma vaccine?

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛtənəs ˈpɛpˌtaɪd ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə ˌvækˈsin/

tetanus peptide melanoma vaccine

Definition

A vaccine consisting of peptides derived from melanoma-associated antigens and a modified T-cell epitope derived from tetanus toxoid. Vaccination with this agent may stimulate a host cytotoxic and helper T-cell response against tumor cells expressing melanoma-associated antigens, resulting in decreased tumor growth.