Article
[Microsatellite instability and human papilloma virus genotypes in preneoplastic and neoplastic uterine cervix lesions].
Revista medica de Chile - 1 Jan 2007
Roa S Juan Carlos, Martínez S Ricardo, Montenegro Sonia, Roa E Iván, Capurro V Italo, Ibacache S Gilda, Melo A Angélica
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The association between some specific human papilloma virus (HPV) types and cervix cancer is well known. However, the genetic conditions that favor the development of cervical cancer are less well known. AIM: To determine the presence of satellite instability (MSI) in preneoplastic and neoplastic lesions of the cervix and correlate these findings with HPV genotypes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Biopsy...
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