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Keyhole limpet hemocyanin

Generic Name
Keyhole limpet hemocyanin
Drug Type
Biotech
Unique Ingredient Identifier
FV4Y0JO2CX

Overview

Keyhole limpet hemocyanin is an immune modulator, given as a vaccine to help the body respond to cancer. A natural protein isolated from the marine mollusc keyhole limpet. Keyhole limpet hemocyanin is an immunogenic carrier protein that, in vivo, increases antigenic immune responses to haptens and other weak antigens such as idiotype proteins.

Background

Keyhole limpet hemocyanin is an immune modulator, given as a vaccine to help the body respond to cancer. A natural protein isolated from the marine mollusc keyhole limpet. Keyhole limpet hemocyanin is an immunogenic carrier protein that, in vivo, increases antigenic immune responses to haptens and other weak antigens such as idiotype proteins.

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in bladder cancer and solid tumors.

Associated Conditions

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