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human-derived Enterococcus strain MNC-168

An enteric-coated capsule formulation composed of a live Enterococcus strain derived from the human gut microbiome, with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration of the human-derived Enterococcus strain MNC-168, the bacteria may activate the immune system through various mechanisms, including, but not limited to, the recruitment of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and cytotoxic CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME). This may enhance anti-tumor immune responses and may eradicate tumor cells.
Synonym:human-derived live biotherapeutic product MNC-168
live bacterium MNC-168
Code name:MNC 168
MNC-168
MNC168
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