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Menstrual Blood Human Papillomavirus DNA and TAP1 Gene Polymorphisms as Potential Biomarkers for Screening and Monitoring of Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 20 Oct 2018
Wong Sze Chuen Cesar, Au Thomas Chi Chuen, Chan Sammy Chung Sum, Ng Lawrence Po Wah, Tsang Hin Fung
Abstract excerpt
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known causative factor in the etiology of cervical cancer. Methods: HPV DNA genotyping was performed in menstrual blood (MB) collected in napkins from patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), HPV infection and sexually active apparently normal subjects. In the same patient cohort, MB TAP1 I333V and TAP1 D637G gene polymorphisms were examined. Results: The...
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