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Combined immunization with fusion genes of mutated E7 gene of human papillomavirus type 16 did not enhance antitumor effect.
The journal of gene medicine - 1 Jun 2005
Pokorná Dana, Macková Jana, Dusková Martina, Rittich Simon, Ludvíková Viera, Smahel Michal
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The E7 oncoprotein of human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) is frequently used as a model tumor-associated antigen. Its immunogenicity has been substantially enhanced by fusion with several proteins of various origins and functions. Different mechanisms have been responsible for increased vaccination efficacy of fusion proteins. METHODS AND RESULTS: We linked E7 and its mutated form (E7GGG) with the...
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