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Oncogenic DNA viruses found in salivary gland tumors.
Oral oncology - 1 Dec 2017
Chen Alyce A, Gheit Tarik, Stellin Marco, Lupato Valentina, Spinato Giacomo, Fuson Roberto, Menegaldo Anna, Mckay-Chopin Sandrine, Dal Cin Elisa, Tirelli Giancarlo, Da Mosto Maria Cristina, Tommasino Massimo, Boscolo-Rizzo Paolo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Previous investigations studying the association of DNA viruses with salivary gland tumors (SGTs) have led to conflicting results. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of different DNA viruses by using a highly sensitive assay in a multi-center series of over 100 fresh frozen salivary gland samples. METHODS: DNA was isolated from 84 SGTs (80 parotid tumors and 4 submandibular gland...
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