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Evolution and taxonomic classification of human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16)-related variant genomes: HPV31, HPV33, HPV35, HPV52, HPV58 and HPV67.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Chen Zigui, Schiffman Mark, Herrero Rolando, Desalle Rob, Anastos Kathryn, Segondy Michel, Sahasrabuddhe Vikrant V, Gravitt Patti E, Hsing Ann W, Burk Robert D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16) species group (alpha-9) of the Alphapapillomavirus genus contains HPV16, HPV31, HPV33, HPV35, HPV52, HPV58 and HPV67. These HPVs account for 75% of invasive cervical cancers worldwide. Viral variants of these HPVs differ in evolutionary history and pathogenicity. Moreover, a comprehensive nomenclature system for HPV variants is lacking, limiting comparisons between...
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