BK virus and carcinoma of the prostate, kidney and bladder
2006
BK Virus and Cancer
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Author Information
Author(s): Weinreb D B
Primary Institution: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Hypothesis
How do the antibody titers of cancer patients compare to those of transplant patients with BK nephropathy or hemorrhagic cystitis?
Conclusion
The study suggests that the absence of elevated antibody titers does not rule out the role of BK virus in carcinogenesis.
Supporting Evidence
- The study discusses the potential link between BK virus and various cancers.
- It raises questions about how antibody levels in cancer patients compare to those in transplant patients.
- The research suggests that even if the virus is not currently active, it may still play a role in cancer development.
Takeaway
This study looks at how a virus might be linked to cancer, even if the virus isn't currently active in the body.
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