Biological and Environmental Research Ontology

Last uploaded: December 23, 2022
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C912
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C912
Preferred Name

Tumor Antigen
Definitions
1. antigens that may be frequently associated with tumors or may be specifically found on tumor cells of the same origin (tumor specific); 2. tumor antigens may also be associated with replication and transformation by certain DNA tumor viruses, including adenoviruses and papovaviruses. Neoantigens. Any immunologically detectable marker whose presence or amount indicates the presence of a tumor.
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class

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definition

1. antigens that may be frequently associated with tumors or may be specifically found on tumor cells of the same origin (tumor specific); 2. tumor antigens may also be associated with replication and transformation by certain DNA tumor viruses, including adenoviruses and papovaviruses. Neoantigens. Any immunologically detectable marker whose presence or amount indicates the presence of a tumor.
prefLabel
Tumor Antigen
label
Tumor Antigen
code
C912
prefixIRI
NCIT:C912
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Display_Name
Tumor Antigen
Preferred_Name
Tumor Antigen
Contributing_Source
CTRP
Legacy Concept Name
Tumor_Antigen
type
ALT_DEFINITION
A protein or other molecule that is unique to cancer cells or is much more abundant in them. These molecules are usually found in the plasma (outer) membrane, and they are thought to be potential targets for immunotherapy or other types of anticancer treatment.
subClassOf
Semantic_Type
Immunologic Factor
UMLS_CUI
C0041361
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