Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (VCar-Ly013)
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Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin, a large multi subunit, oxygen-carrying metalloprotein.
Datasheet
Specifications
Source
Megathura Crenulata
Type
Protein
Applications
A superior carrier protein for cancer vaccines.
Quantity
10 mg
Antigen Information
Introduction
Keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) is a large, multi subunit and oxygen-carrying metalloprotein which can provide T-cell help required for antibody production. KLH is used in a variety of cancer vaccines which contain non-Hodgkins lymphoma, cutaneous melanoma, breast and bladder cancer. In these vaccines, the specific tumor-associated antigens conjugated to KLH to stimulate anti-tumor immune responses which can destroy tumor cells. The potential in therapeutic vaccines for cancer and the documented efficacy of KLH as a superior carrier protein for cancer vaccines are creating a significant biopharmaceutical market for KLH formulations.
Alternative Names
KLH
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