Merkel cell polyomavirus-specific immune responses in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma receiving...
Merkel cell polyomavirus-specific immune responses in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma receiving anti-PD-1 therapy
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive skin cancer that frequently responds to anti-PD-1 therapy. MCC is associated with sun exposure and, in 80% of cases, Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV). MCPyV-specific T and B cell responses provide a unique opportunity to study cancer-specific immunity throughout PD-1 blockade therapy.
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Merkel cell polyomavirus-specific immune responses in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma receiving anti-PD-1 therapy
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e8021ab7a1ff40af8dd91b15754b2650
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e8021ab7a1ff40af8dd91b15754b2650
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2051-1426
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2051-1426
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10.1186/s40425-018-0450-7
