Preferred Name

Tumor Antigen

Synonyms
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.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C912

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.

code

C912

Contributing_Source

CTRP

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.

Display_Name

Tumor Antigen

in_subset

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C116977

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C142799

label

Tumor Antigen

Legacy Concept Name

Tumor_Antigen

Preferred_Name

Tumor Antigen

prefixIRI

NCIT:C912

prefLabel

Tumor Antigen

Semantic_Type

Immunologic Factor

UMLS_CUI

C0041361

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C268

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