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Relationship between p63 and p53 expression in Merkel cell carcinoma and corresponding abnormalities in TP63 and TP53: a study and a proposal.
Human pathology - 1 Nov 2021
DeCoste Ryan C, Carter Michael D, Pasternak Sylvia, Fleming Kirsten E, Gaston Daniel, Legge Alexandra, Ly Thai Yen, Walsh Noreen M
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Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma. Oncogenesis occurs via Merkel cell polyomavirus-mediated (MCPyV+) and/or ultraviolet radiation-associated (MCPyV-) pathways. Advanced clinical stage and an MCPyV- status are important adverse prognostic indicators. There is mounting evidence that p63 expression is a negative prognostic indicator in MCC and that it correlates...
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