Cancer-testis antigens as biomarkers for Merkel cell carcinoma: Pitfalls and opportunities.

Bahar DasgebDarius MehreganChristina RingNathan NartkerIsaac Brownell

Published in: Journal of cutaneous pathology (2019)

CT antigens were found to be expressed in both MCC and some control tissues. SP-17 was the most specific yet the least sensitive. IMP-3 and TMEFF1 were both sensitive but not specific. CT antigens may represent valuable treatment targets in MCC.

Keyphrases

dendritic cells
image quality
dual energy
computed tomography
contrast enhanced
papillary thyroid
gene expression
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
squamous cell
squamous cell carcinoma
immune response
magnetic resonance
young adults
pet ct