Lack of integrin β5 in Merkel cell carcinomas and derived cell lines is frequently associated with Merkel cell polyomavirus positivity

J Dermatol Sci. 2012 Jul;67(1):66-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2012.03.006. Epub 2012 Mar 30.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / genetics
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / metabolism*
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / virology*
  • Cell Adhesion
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Movement
  • Cell Proliferation
  • DNA, Viral / analysis
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Integrin beta Chains / genetics
  • Integrin beta Chains / metabolism*
  • Merkel cell polyomavirus / genetics
  • Merkel cell polyomavirus / isolation & purification*
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Phenotype
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism
  • Skin Neoplasms / genetics
  • Skin Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / virology*
  • Viral Load

Substances

  • DNA, Viral
  • Integrin beta Chains
  • RNA, Messenger
  • integrin beta5