157P Target identification and exploring drug repurposing strategies for Merkel cell carcinoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC), also known as trabecular cancer or neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, is a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer with increasing incidence, emphasizing the need for novel therapeutic strategies. The objective of this study was to identify gene targets and explore drug repurposing strategies to discover new therapeutic agents to improve patient outcomes for individuals with MCC.
Authors
- Anand Krishnan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9173-7811)
- K. Satish (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7565-3300)
- G.R. Saraswathy
Institutions
- M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ESMO Open
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esmoop.2025.104471
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05