Effects of Merkel cell polyomavirus T antigen expression on cell transformation of Merkel cells
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but highly metastatic skin cancer that affects immunosuppressed individuals. The MCC tumour arises from mechanoreceptor merkel cells in the basal layer of the epidermis and is able to spread through the dermal lymphatic system. Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) h...
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University of Leeds
2016
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.698253 |