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recombinant vaccinia prostate-specific antigen vaccine
A vaccine consisting of recombinant vaccinia virus encoding prostate specific antigen (PSA). Vaccination with recombinant vaccinia prostate-specific antigen vaccine stimulates the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T-cell response against tumor cells expressing PSA. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)

Synonyms:Prostate Specific Antigen Expressing Vaccinia Virus Vaccine
rV-PSA
RV-PSA (RECOMB VACCINIA/PSA-CV-1)
rV-PSA vaccine
vaccinia prostate-specific antigen vaccine
vaccinia-prostate-specific antigen vaccine
vaccinia-PSA vaccine
US brand name:PROSTVAC
Abbreviation:VPSA

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