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Immune-checkpoint expression in Epstein-Barr virus positive and negative plasmablastic lymphoma: a clinical and pathological study in 82 patients.
Haematologica - 1 Aug 2016
Laurent Camille, Fabiani Bettina, Do Catherine, Tchernonog Emmanuelle, Cartron Guillaume, Gravelle Pauline, Amara Nadia, Malot Sandrine, Palisoc Maryknoll Mawanay, Copie-Bergman Christiane, Glehen Alexandra Traverse, Copin Marie-Christine, Brousset Pierre, Pittaluga Stefania, Jaffe Elaine S, Coppo Paul
Abstract excerpt
Plasmablastic lymphoma is a rare and aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma commonly associated with Epstein-Barr virus co-infection that most often occurs in the context of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Therefore, its immune escape strategy may involve the upregulation of immune-checkpoint proteins allowing the tumor immune evasion. However, the expression of these molecules was poorly studied in...
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