Analysis of Epstein-Barr virus gene polymorphisms in normal donors and in virus-associated tumors from different geographic locations

doi:10.1182/blood.v88.9.3491.bloodjournal8893491

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Analysis of Epstein-Barr virus gene polymorphisms in normal donors and in virus-associated tumors from different geographic locations

1 Nov 1996

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While Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is associated with the development of certain lymphoid and epithelial tumors, the role of the virus in the pathogenesis of these malignancies remains unknown. It has been suggested that EBV strain variation may contribute to tumor development. Two major strains of EBV, type 1 and type 2, have been identified on the basis of genetic polymorphisms and other minor genetic...

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