ALVAC-CEA vaccine
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ALVAC-CEA vaccine is a cancer vaccine
containing a canary pox virus (ALVAC) combined with the carcinoembryonic antigen
(CEA) human gene.
A phase I trial in 118 patients showed safety in humans.
Cancer vaccine
The term cancer vaccine refers to a vaccine that either prevents infections with cancer-causing viruses, treats existing cancer or prevents the development of cancer in certain high risk individuals...
containing a canary pox virus (ALVAC) combined with the carcinoembryonic antigen
Carcinoembryonic antigen
Carcinoembryonic antigen is a glycoprotein involved in cell adhesion. It is normally produced during fetal development, but the production of CEA stops before birth. Therefore, it is not usually present in the blood of healthy adults, although levels are raised in heavy smokers...
(CEA) human gene.
A phase I trial in 118 patients showed safety in humans.
External links
- ALVAC-CEA vaccine entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms