
pmid: 27281563
Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) expressing viral T antigens is a common feature of most Merkel cell carcinomas, a primary neuroendocrine skin tumor. MCPyV has been difficult to propagate in vitro. In this issue of Cell Host & Microbe, Liu et al. (2016) report that human dermal fibroblasts support productive MCPyV infection.
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell, Polyomavirus Infections, Tumor Virus Infections, Merkel cell polyomavirus, DNA, Viral, Humans, Antigens, Viral, Tumor
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell, Polyomavirus Infections, Tumor Virus Infections, Merkel cell polyomavirus, DNA, Viral, Humans, Antigens, Viral, Tumor
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