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    Skin cancer cells (squamous cell carcinoma)
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    Skin cancer cells (squamous cell carcinoma)

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    This image shows the uncontrolled growth of cells in squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer. If caught early, squamous cell carcinoma is usually not life-threatening.

    This image was part of the Life: Magnified exhibit that ran from June 3, 2014, to January 21, 2015, at Dulles International Airport.
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    Internal NoteDulles exhibit 2014 Provided by PI: Skin squamous cell carcinoma, one of the most common human malignancies, can be recognized by its expression of antibodies against two keratins: Keratin 5 (red), which marks the undifferentiated cancer cells, and Keratin 6 (green) which marks the abnormal differentiating cells of the tumor. The nuclei are visualized in blue.
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    SourceMarkus Schober and Elaine Fuchs, The Rockefeller University
    Date2014-06-05 00:00:00
    Credit LineMarkus Schober and Elaine Fuchs, The Rockefeller University
    InvestigatorMarkus Schober and Elaine Fuchs, The Rockefeller University
    Record TypePhotograph
    Topic Area(s);#Cells;#
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