abstract:Mucin 1, cell surface associated (MUC1) or polymorphic epithelial mucin (PEM) is a mucin encoded by the MUC1 gene in humans. MUC1 is a glycoprotein with extensive O-linked glycosylation of its extracellular domain.
The vaccine, called Stimuvax, aims to stimulate the immune system to attack a protein fragment called MUC-1 found on lung, breast, prostate and colon tumors.