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Tumor Antigen

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1. antigens that may be frequently associated with tumors or may be specifically found on tumor cells of the same origin (tumor specific); 2. tumor antigens may also be associated with replication and transformation by certain DNA tumor viruses, including adenoviruses and papovaviruses. Neoantigens. Any immunologically detectable marker whose presence or amount indicates the presence of a tumor. [ ]

Term info

Label

Tumor Antigen

Synonyms
  • TAA
  • Tumor Antigen
  • Tumor-Associated Antigen
  • tumor-specific antigen
Subsets

NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142799

ALT DEFINITION

A protein or other molecule that is unique to cancer cells or is much more abundant in them. These molecules are usually found in the plasma (outer) membrane, and they are thought to be potential targets for immunotherapy or other types of anticancer treatment.

Display Name

Tumor Antigen

Legacy Concept Name

Tumor_Antigen

Preferred Name

Tumor Antigen

Semantic Type

Immunologic Factor

UMLS CUI

C0041361

code

C912

Term relations

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