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Human papillomavirus genotyping and p16INK4a expression in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia of adolescents.
Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc - 1 Feb 2005
Hu Lulin, Guo Ming, He Zhi, Thornton Justin, McDaniel Larry S, Hughson Michael D
Abstract excerpt
Adolescents have high rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and persistent high-risk HPV infection can lead to the development of cervical cancer. The cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, p16(INK4a) is overexpressed in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), probably due to a persistent and integrated HPV infection. This study investigated p16(INK4a) expression, grades of CIN, and high-risk HPV infection...
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