Cytomegalovirus promotes proliferation and survival of prostate cancer cells and constitutes a therapeutic target
J. Classon, M. Stenudd, M. Zamboni, K. Alkass, C.-J. Eriksson, L. Pedersen, A. Schörling, A. Thoss, A. Bergh, P. Wikström, H.-O. Adami, H. T. Sorensen, H. Druid, J. Frisen
This study shows CMV infects prostate cancer cells, promotes their survival and proliferation, and can be targeted therapeutically with maribavir.
bioRxiv · Oct 1, 2023 · PreprintCancer Biology