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Association of Merkel Cell Polyomavirus–Specific Antibodies With Merkel Cell Carcinoma
24 Sept 2009
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BACKGROUND: Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) has been detected in approximately 75% of patients with the rare skin cancer Merkel cell carcinoma. We investigated the prevalence of antibodies against MCPyV in the general population and the association between these antibodies and Merkel cell carcinoma. METHODS: Multiplex antibody-binding assays were used to assess levels of antibodies against polyomaviruses in...
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