Instigation of Notch Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus and Other Human Tumor Viruses ...

Kaposi Sarcoma primarily affects people with compromised immune systems, such as those living with HIV/AIDS or organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive drugs. It typically appears as ...

Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) is a neoplasm of lymphatic endothelial cells that is probably caused by the Human Herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8). 1 It can affect the skin and mucous membranes as well as internal organs.

Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus-8, was originally identified from Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) biopsies (Box 1 ...

Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) alternates between latent and lytic phases, leading to varying levels of viral shedding in saliva. While some individuals show little to no shedding, ...

Researchers have developed a model of Kaposi sarcoma that could expedite the development of new drugs to treat the disease, which is the most common cancer in people living with HIV.

Article citations More>> Wendling, J., Francès, C., Thervet, E., Agbalika, F., Morinet, F. Bedrossian, J., et al. (2001) Maladie de Kaposi post-transplantation rénale. Le Courrier de la ...

In this prospective trial, which to our knowledge is the first to assess the role of PD-1 blockade in patients with classic and endemic Kaposi's sarcoma, pembrolizumab showed promising anti-tumour ...

There are three skin stages of Kaposi sarcoma: patch, plaque, and nodule. During the patch stage, lesions are flat and can appear as skin discoloration (or spots) in various colors. Learn more here.

SEATTLE — People in East Africa with HIV-related Kaposi’s sarcoma often have advanced disease and a poor survival outlook — and the situation has not improved in the last 5 years, a study found.

Kaposi sarcoma can sometimes cause skin lesions, which might be purple, red, or brown. Learn more about Kaposi lesions here.