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MICA and KLRK1 genes and their impact in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia development in the southern Brazilian population.
Human immunology - 1 May 2020
von Linsingen Renate, Pinho de França Patrícia, de Carvalho Newton Sérgio, Bicalho Maria da Graça
Abstract excerpt
Cervical carcinoma and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) are associated with persistent infection by oncogenic subtypes of HPV (Human Papillomavirus). Factors linked to immunity, genetics and others like oral contraceptive use, sexual behavior, coinfections with other microorganisms and smoking seem to influence the mechanisms that determine regression or progression to CIN and cervical cancer. We...
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