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Evolution and taxonomic classification of alphapapillomavirus 7 complete genomes: HPV18, HPV39, HPV45, HPV59, HPV68 and HPV70.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
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: The species Alphapapillomavirus 7 (alpha-7) contains human papillomavirus genotypes that account for 15% of invasive cervical cancers and are disproportionately associated with adenocarcinoma of the cervix. Complete genome analyses enable identification and nomenclature of variant lineages and sublineages. METHODS: The URR/E6 region was sequenced to screen for novel variants of HPV18, 39, 45, 59, 68,...
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