Essays about: "Human Papilloma Virus"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Human Papilloma Virus.

  1. 1. The effect of TRAP150 on HPV16 E1 gene regulation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Emma Svanberg Frisinger; [2023]
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    Abstract : Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a small DNA virus that is known as the causative agent in cervical cancer. The virus is found worldwide and causes more than 300 000 deaths yearly. Although there are many types of HPV, HPV16 is found in 99 % of cervical cancer cases. READ MORE

  3. 2. Computational detection of human papilloma virus in the cervical cancer genome

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Hope Omoghene; [2023]
    Keywords : VirusFinder2; HPViewer; VirusSeq; HPV; Bioinformatics; Cervical cancer;

    Abstract : Global research and development have witnessed new horizons in technological advancements, especially in the use of new-generation bioinformatic tools to solve human needs. Cervical cancer, caused by a sexually transmitted virus like human papillomavirus (HPV), is one of the most common cancers threatening women's health. READ MORE

  4. 3. Common features in recurrent HPV positiveoropharyngeal cancer patients– a retrospective cohort study

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Karolina Oxelheim; [2021]
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    Abstract : Introduction Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is increasing in incidence today. The cancer isdivided in to two subtypes, positive for Human papilloma virus (HPV) or negative. Previousstudies have concluded that the HPV positive type entails a better prognosis. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ouabain Toxicity -Selectivity Towards Renal Cancer Cells

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Emma Magnusson; [2020]
    Keywords : Cardiotonic steroids; ouabain; Na K -ATPase; cytotoxicity; renal cancer; apoptosis; Kardiotoniska steroider; ouabain; Na K -ATPase; cytotoxicitet; njurcancer; apoptos;

    Abstract : Ouabain and other cardiotonic steroids are known to inhibit Na + ,K + -ATPase (NKA), theion pump responsible for the ionic gradient across the plasma membrane. These steroidsdisplay a selective toxicity towards several tumour cells in comparison to primary humancells, however, the mechanism behind this is not yet understood. READ MORE

  6. 5. Knowledge and beliefs about HPV and HPV vaccine among young Thai females

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Conny Öberg; Sofia Josefsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Thailand; HPV; beliefs; knowledge; young females; Thailand; HPV; åsikter; kunskap; unga kvinnor;

    Abstract : Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the recognized main reason for developing cervical cancer. HPV vaccine given to females is the most effective prevention. Purpose: To investigate knowledge and beliefs about HPV, cervical cancer and HPV vaccine among young Thai females in north-eastern part of Thailand. READ MORE