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What is URLC10 peptide/Montanide ISA51 vaccine?
Pronunciation: /urlc* tɛn ˈpɛpˌtaɪd montanide* ˈisə fifty-one* ˌvækˈsin/
URLC10 peptide/Montanide ISA51 vaccine
Definition
A cancer vaccine containing URLC10 (up-regulated lung cancer 10) epitopes with potential immunostimulatory and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration, URL peptide vaccine may stimulate a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response against URLC10-expressing tumor cells. Up-regulated in lung and esophageal cancers, the function of URLC10 is unknown.