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Comparative transcriptome analysis of endemic and epidemic Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) lesions and the secondary role of HIV-1 in KS pathogenesis
24 Jul 2020
Abstract excerpt
In sub-Saharan Africa, endemic Kaposi's sarcoma (EnKS) is still prevalent despite high incidence of epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma (EpKS) resulting from the on-going HIV-1 epidemic. While KSHV is clearly the etiologic agent of KS, the mechanisms underlying KS development are not fully understood. For example, HIV-1 co-infection and concomitant immune dysfunction have been associated with EpKS development. However, the...
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