Immunohistochemical expression of vitamin D receptor in melanocytic nevi and cutaneous melanoma. A case-control study.

CONCLUSION: Alterations in VDR expression and localization are found in MM compared with DN. Loss of cytoplasmic VDR was associated with melanoma tumor size, suggesting that loss of cytoplasmic VDR may be a prognostic factor. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - November 6, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Del Puerto C, Navarrete-Dechent C, Molgó M, Camargo CA, Borzutzky A, González S Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research