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Carcinoembryonic Antigen Peptide

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A class of synthetic peptides based on the sequences of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a tumor-associated antigen overexpressed in several cancer cell types. These peptides may be used in vaccination against cancers. [ ]

Term info

Label

Carcinoembryonic Antigen Peptide

Synonyms
  • CEA Peptide
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen Peptide
Legacy Concept Name

Carcinoembryonic_Antigen_Peptide

Preferred Name

Carcinoembryonic Antigen Peptide

Semantic Type

Pharmacologic Substance, Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

UMLS CUI

C1706011

code

C49272