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    Epigenetic priming restores the HLA class-I antigen processing machinery expression in Merkel cell carcinoma

    Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive, yet highly immunogenic skin cancer. The latter is due to its viral or UV-associated carcinogenesis. For tumor progression MCC has to escape the host’s immu...

    Cathrin Ritter, Kaiji Fan, Annette Paschen, Sine Reker Hardrup in Scientific Reports (2017)

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    Reversal of epigenetic silencing of MHC class I chain-related protein A and B improves immune recognition of Merkel cell carcinoma

    Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a virally associated cancer characterized by its aggressive behavior and strong immunogenicity. Both viral infection and malignant transformation induce expression of MHC class I...

    Cathrin Ritter, Kaiji Fan, Kelly G. Paulson, Paul Nghiem in Scientific Reports (2016)