Name: | BCG Vaccine |
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PubChem Substance ID: | 17397218 |
Description: | An active immunizing agent and a viable avirulent attenuated strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, var. bovis, which confers immunity to mycobacterial infections. It is used also in immunotherapy of neoplasms due to its stimulation of antibodies and non-specific immunity. |
Synonyms: |
D03063; Freeze-dried BCG vaccine (for percutaneous use); Freeze-dried BCG vaccine (for percutaneous use) (JP15); Freeze-dried BCG vaccine; BCG vaccine; BCG vaccine (USP)
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