Joselyn Landazuri Vinueza

Delta-catenin is required for cell proliferation in virus positive Merkel cell carcinoma cell lines but not in human fibroblasts

The paper identifies delta-catenin as essential for proliferation in virus-positive Merkel cell carcinoma cells but not in fibroblasts, revealing distinct roles in viral infection and tumorigenesis.

Polyomavirus ALTOs, but not MTs, downregulate viral early gene expression by activating the NF-κB pathway

This study shows that polyomavirus ALTOs, but not MTs, downregulate viral early gene expression by activating the NF-κB pathway, acting as tumor suppressors in Merkel cell carcinoma.