Immunity against Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and the Effect of Immunosuppressive Medication on Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Risk in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Immunity against Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and the Effect of Immunosuppressive Medication on Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Risk in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) occur frequently in the Caucasian population and are considered a burden for health care. Risk factors include ultraviolet (UV) radiation, ethnicity and immunosuppression. The incidence of NMSC is significantly higher in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) tha...

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Main Authors: Dixie Bakker, Walbert J. Bakker, Marcel W. Bekkenk, Rosalie M. Luiten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
non-melanoma skin cancer
cancer immunity
transplantation
immune suppression
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/20/2441

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