Blood vessels constitute the first organ in the embryo and form the largest network in our
body but, sadly, are also often deadly. When dysregulated, the formation of new blood …

The growth of blood vessels (a process known as angiogenesis) is essential for organ
growth and repair. An imbalance in this process contributes to numerous malignant …

In the early 1900s, numerous seminal publications reported that high rates of cancer
occurred in certain occupations. During this period, work with infectious agents produced …

Stem cells reside in specialized niches that regulate their self-renewal and differentiation.
The vasculature is emerging as an important component of stem cell niches. Here, we show …

The linkage of Kaposi sarcoma (KS) to infection by a novel human herpesvirus (Kaposi
sarcoma–associated herpesvirus [KSHV]) is one of the great successes of contemporary …

Simple Summary People living with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)(PLWH)
are at increased risk of developing cancer despite successful antiretroviral therapy (ART) …

Around the world, infection is one of the most important causes of cancer. Almost one in
every five malignancies can be attributed to infectious agents. Among infection-related …

The Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) has been identified as the etiologic agent of
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), but initial events leading to KS development remain unclear …

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) has long been suspected of having an infectious etiology on the
basis of its unusual epidemiology, histopathology, and natural history. Nearly a decade ago …

The human immunodeficiency virus type I (HIV-1) has developed several strategies to
condition the host environment to promote viral replication and spread. Viral proteins have …