Association of human papillomavirus type 16 long control region mutation and cervical cancer

• Main Authors: Chamsai Pientong, Parichat Wongwarissara, Tipaya Ekalaksananan, Piyawut Swangphon, Pilaiwan Kleebkaow, Bunkerd Kongyingyoes, Sumalee Siriaunkgul, Kobkul Tungsinmunkong, Cheepsumon Suthipintawong
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84872556377&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/52652
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2013 Pientong et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. Background: The variation of human papillomavirus (HPV) genes or HPV variants demonstrates different risks of cervical cancer. Mutation in the long control region (LCR) at YY1-motifs is one of the mechanisms for enhancing viral oncogene expression...