Poly Microsphere Encapsulated HER2/neu Oral Vaccine

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

**Definition:** A cancer vaccine consisting of Her2/neu peptides incorporated into microspheres of poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA), a biodegradable polymer. Poly microsphere encapsulated HER2/neu oral vaccine has been investigated for use in immunotherapy for tumors positive for HER-2/neu, a tumor associated antigen that is overexpressed in various cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - Poly Microsphere Encapsulated HER2/neu Derived p365-377 Peptide Oral Vaccine