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lapuleucel-T 
A cell-based vaccine targets tumors expressing the HER2/neu marker. HER-2/neu is a growth factor receptor, and its overexpression has been associated with a number of cancers including breast, ovarian, colon and lung cancers. APC8024 comprise of autologous antigen-presenting peripheral blood mononuclear cells (APCs) that have been exposed to HER2/neu protein and can be administered to the patient. These cells may stimulate an antitumor T-cell response to cancer cells expressing HER2/neu. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
US brand name:Neuvenge
Code names:APC 8024
APC8024
DN24-02