Recently, the unique nucleic acid closely related to the herpes-like sequences has been found in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-associated Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). We have confirmed the presence of herpes-like DNA sequences in six cases of AIDS-associated KS and three of the nine cases of African-endemic KS in adults, but not in eight cases of KS in children from the same area. These sequences were seen in a histologically early stage of KS. Our results suggest that herpes-like DNA sequences may play an important role in the pathogenesis of AIDS-associated KS.
雑誌名
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
巻
55
号
4
ページ
405 - 406
発行年
1996-10
出版者
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
ISSN
00029637
書誌レコードID
AA00521439
PubMed番号
8916796
権利
Copyright c 1996 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Short Report: Herpes-Like DNA Sequences in African-Endemic and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome-Associated Kaposi's Sarcoma
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