Conjunctival melanoma is an uncommon but aggressive ocular malignancy with high potential for metastasis, reported at 25% at 10 years and more than 30% at 15 years.
2023
Electrical Signals Between Skin Cells May Influence Melanoma Initiation
PHILADELPHIA – The transfer of a neurotransmitter from one type of skin cell to another (melanocytes to keratinocytes) altered electrical activity and promoted melanoma initiation in preclinical models, according to results published in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Chronic Immune-Related Adverse Effects Common in Patients With Resected Melanoma Treated With Anti-PD-1 Therapy
Researchers found an increase in patients with melanoma who experience chronic immune-related adverse effects at 18 months compared to a previous study with a follow-up point of 6 months.
Study Results Suggest Electrical Communication Between Skin Cells May Initiate Melanoma
Findings may have therapeutic implications because of the potential to target neurotransmitters to treat or prevent melanoma.