Immunofluorescent micrograph of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). MCC is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer occurring in hair follicles. This neuroendocrine tumour is caused by Merkel cell polyomavirus. CD200 (green), a membrane glycoprotein involved in immunosupression, is expressed on the surface of tumour cells. Blood vessels are highlighted using endothelial marker CD31 (red). | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH / Isaac Brownell, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases |
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