Detection of HPV16 in tissues of oral leukoplakia by polymerase chain reaction and p16 immunohistochemistry

Background: Globally, India accounts for highest incidence for oral cancer. Potential malignant disorders precede development of oral cancers. Leukoplakia is the one of the most common potentially malignant disorders and tobacco is a known risk factor for oral cancer. Role of viruses in oral carcino...

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Main Authors: CN Sushma, N Praveen Birur, Amritha Suresh, G Keerthi, Sumsum P Sunny, AR Shubhasini, G Shubha, Moni Abraham Kuriakose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-08-01
Series:Translational Research in Oral Oncology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2057178X17713880