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Review
. 2005 Apr;6(3):235-44.
doi: 10.1517/14622416.6.3.235.

Functional genomics and the development of pathogenesis-targeted therapies for Kaposi's sarcoma

Shane C McAllister  1 , Klaus Früh, Ashlee V Moses
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Functional genomics and the development of pathogenesis-targeted therapies for Kaposi's sarcoma

Shane C McAllister et al. Pharmacogenomics. 2005 Apr.

Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a multifocal angioproliferative disorder affecting the skin, mucosa and viscera of individuals infected with human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8; also Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus [KSHV]). KS is the most common neoplasm in AIDS patients; the clinical outcome of AIDS-KS is significantly improved by highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). However, in Africa, where the severest manifestations of KS occur, there is limited access to these and other effective but expensive drugs. Here we present a review of current efforts to identify novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of KS using functional genomics, with recommendations regarding the development of economically feasible treatments for use in Africa.

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