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TLR9 agonist EMD 1201081 
A synthetic oligonucleotide containing phosphorothioate oligodeoxynucleotide with potential immunopotentiating activity. TLR9 agonist EMD 1201081 binds to and activates the intracellular Toll-like receptor (TLR) 9 in monocytes/macrophages, plasmacytoid dendritic cells (DCs) and B cells, initiating immune signaling pathways, activating B cells and inducing T-helper cell cytokine production. TLR9 is a member of the TLR family, which plays a fundamental role in pathogen recognition and activation of innate immunity. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
Synonym:Toll-like receptor 9 agonist EMD 1201081
Code name:EMD 1201081