Mesothelioma mortality in Europe: impact of asbestos consumption and simian virus 40

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is well established that asbestos is the most important cause of mesothelioma. The role of simian virus 40 (SV40) in mesothelioma development, on the other hand, remains controversial. This potential human oncogene has been introd...

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Main Authors: Rehak Peter, Krippl Peter, Radl Roman, Weinhaeusel Andreas, Clar Heimo, Leithner Andreas, Leithner Katharina, Windhager Reinhard, Haas Oskar A, Olschewski Horst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.OJRD.com/content/1/1/44