Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV) contains double-stranded DNA as its genome and is the
fifth polyomavirus that infects humans. The virus causes Merkel cell carcinoma (aggressive …

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare aggressive form of skin cancer originating in
neuroendocrine cells. The antiprogrammed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) monoclonal antibody …

Background The use of targeted therapy remains a treatment consideration for some
patients with advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). However, supportive data on the use …

Background Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive skin cancer, associated
with a worse prognosis. The Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) avelumab and …

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is widely known as a highly malignant skin cancer. The
pathogenesis of MCC, however, remains mysterious due to the extremely small number of …

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive skin cancer with rising incidence and
high mortality. Approximately 80% of the cases are caused by the human Merkel cell …

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an uncommon, lethal cancer of the skin caused by either
Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) or UV-linked mutations. MCPyV is found integrated into …

Objectives We aim to determine molecular differences between Merkel cell polyomavirus
(MCPyV)–negative Merkel cell carcinomas (MCCs) and neuroendocrine carcinomas …

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, aggressive skin tumor initiated by polyomavirus integration
or UV light DNA damage. In New Zealand, there is a propensity toward the UV-driven form …

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare primary cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma with a
high mortality rate. It typically affects elderly Caucasians, with a slight predilection for males …