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A comparison of methylation levels in HPV18, HPV31 and HPV33 genomes reveals similar associations with cervical precancers
8 Jan 2014
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: High risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection is common and only a small minority of infections become persistent and lead to cervical cancers. Women positive for HR-HPV usually require a second test to avoid unnecessary colposcopies and over treatment. Elevated DNA methylation of HR-HPV L1 and L2 genes in high grade disease has emerged as a promising molecular triage tool. OBJECTIVES: Our aim was...
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