Case–control study of HLA-G promoter methylation status, HPV infection and cervical neoplasia in Curitiba, Brazil: a pilot analysis

Case–control study of HLA-G promoter methylation status, HPV infection and cervical neoplasia in Curitiba, Brazil: a pilot analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The causal association between persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer has been established, but the mechanisms that favor HPV persistence in cervical cells are still unknown. The diminished capability of...

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Main Authors: Gillio-Tos Anna, Bicalho Maria da Graça, Fiano Valentina, Grasso Chiara, Tarallo Valentina, De Marco Laura, Trevisan Morena, Xavier MarinaBarbaradeSousa, Slowik Renata, Carvalho Newton S, Maestri Carlos A, Lacerda Hadriano M, Zugna Daniela, Richiardi Lorenzo, Merletti Franco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
HPV
Cervical cancer
HLA-G
Methylation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/618

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