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LT and SOX9 expression are associated with gene sets that distinguish Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV)-positive and MCPyV-negative Merkel cell carcinoma.
The British journal of dermatology - 17 May 2024
Torre-Castro Juan, Rodríguez Marta, Alonso-Alonso Ruth, Mendoza Cembranos María Dolores, Díaz-Alejo Jesús Frutos, Rebollo-González Marcos, Borregón Jennifer, Nájera Botello Laura, Mahillo-Fernández Ignacio, Samimi Mathab, Kervarrec Thibault, Requena Luis, Piris Miguel Ángel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive malignant neuroendocrine tumour. There are two subsets of MCC, one related to Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) and the other to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). MCPyV-positive and MCPyV-negative MCCs have been considered to be different tumours, as the former harbour few DNA mutations and are not related to UVR, and the latter usually arise in sun-exposed areas...
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