DPX-E7 HPV Vaccine

**Semantic type:** Immunologic Factor|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A therapeutic vaccine composed of a synthetic peptide consisting of amino acids 11 through 19 of the viral oncoprotein human papillomavirus (HPV) subtype 16 E7 (HPV16-E7 11-19), with potential antineoplastic and immunostimulating activities. Immunization with the DPX-E7 HPV vaccine may stimulate the host immune system to mount a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response against tumor cells expressing the HPV16-E7 protein. HPV type 16 plays a key role in the carcinogenesis of certain cancers.

**Synonyms:** - DPX E7 - DPX-E7 - DPX-E7 Vaccine - HPV16-E7 11-19 Nanomer Vaccine DPX-E7 - HPV16-E7 11-19 Vaccine - HPV16-E711-19 Peptide Vaccine DPX-E7