Human Cytomegalovirus Seropositivity and Viral DNA in Breast Tumors Are Associated with Poor Patient Prognosis
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infects 40–70% of adults in developed countries. Detection of HCMV DNA and/or proteins in breast tumors varies considerably, ranging from 0–100%. In this study, nested PCR to detect HCMV glycoprotein B (gB) DNA in breast tumors was shown to be sensitive and specific in c...
Main Authors: | Zelei Yang, Xiaoyun Tang, Maria Eloisa Hasing, Xiaoli Pang, Sunita Ghosh, Todd P. W. McMullen, David N. Brindley, Denise G. Hemmings |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/5/1148 |
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