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The Role of Histone Post-Translational Modifications in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
8 Mar 2022
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but highly aggressive form of non-melanoma skin cancer whose 5-year survival rate is 63%. Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV), a small DNA tumor virus, is the etiological agent of MCC. Although representing a small proportion of MCC cases, MCPyV-negative MCCs have also been identified. The role of epigenetic mechanisms, including histone post-translational modifications (PTMs)...
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