Topic · Oncology
Polyomavirus and related diseases
Polyomavirus and related diseases is a research topic within Oncology. Science Explorer counts 23k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the association between polyomaviruses, particularly Merkel cell polyomavirus and JC virus, with the development of malignancies such as Merkel cell carcinoma and the manifestation of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in immunocompromised individuals. It also explores the impact of immunosuppressive therapies, viral replication in renal transplant recipients, and the potential role of viral oncoproteins in promoting tumorigenesis.
- Polyomavirus
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- Natalizumab
- Renal Transplantation
- T antigen mutations
- Viral Oncoproteins
- Immunosuppression
- Viral Nephropathy
- JC Virus
- Research works
- 23k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 2.4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.1% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- -3% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
United States
45% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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