The human herpesvirus-type 8 is not involved in malignant melanoma
1999
Human herpesvirus-type 8 is not linked to malignant melanoma
Sample size: 33
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Deichmann M, Thome M, Bock M, Jäckel A, Waldmann V, Näher H
Primary Institution: Universitäts-Hautklinik Heidelberg
Hypothesis
Is the human herpesvirus-type 8 involved in malignant melanoma?
Conclusion
The study found no evidence of human herpesvirus-type 8 in any of the examined malignant melanoma tumors.
Supporting Evidence
- 33 primary malignant melanomas were investigated.
- Polymerase chain reaction was used for detection.
Takeaway
The researchers looked for a virus in skin cancer but didn't find it in any of the samples they checked.
Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction was used to investigate the presence of HHV-8 in primary malignant melanomas.
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