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Meaning of peptide 946: A piece of a protein found only on melanoma (a type of skin cancer) cells.

Definition of peptide 946

A piece of a protein found only on melanoma (a type of skin cancer) cells. It is being used in vaccines to help the immune system kill melanoma cells.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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