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Association between KSHV genotype and immune response to Kaposi sarcoma.
Human pathology - 1 Jun 2026
Yogi Shohei, Ishikawa Haruna, Yamakawa Natsuko, Yara Maika, Kuninaka Nobuo, Uehara Karina, Tanabe Yasuka, Kurima Kiyoto, Kina Shinichiro, Kina Mika, Takahashi Kenzo, Arakawa Hirofumi, Kinjo Takao
Abstract excerpt
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a locally aggressive endothelial tumor that can be classified into four clinical types: classic, AIDS-related, iatrogenic, and endemic. KS usually affects the skin and soft tissues, but it can develop into mucosal, lymph node, and multiple-organ lesions. KS is caused by Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV), which has six genotypes (A, B, C, D, E, and F). However, it remains unclear...
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