Essays about: "human papilloma virus"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words human papilloma virus.
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1. The effect of TRAP150 on HPV16 E1 gene regulation
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologiAbstract : 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
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2. Common features in recurrent HPV positiveoropharyngeal cancer patients– a retrospective cohort study
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaperAbstract : 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
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3. Ouabain Toxicity -Selectivity Towards Renal Cancer Cells
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)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
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4. Knowledge and beliefs about HPV and HPV vaccine among young Thai females
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskapAbstract : 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
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5. Analysis of somatic mutations in papillomavirus positive tumours from younger and older oropharyngeal cancer patients
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : ABSTRACT Background: Human Papilloma Virus positive (HPV+) Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC), dominated by tonsillar cancer (TSCC) and base of tongue cancer (BOTSCC) has low mutation-frequency and better survival for younger than older patients.Aim: To examine if HPV+ TSCC and BOTSCC have distinct gene-mutation profiles, for 50 often-mutated genes in cancer, in younger compared to older patients and to test and compare different variant callers to get a deeper understanding of the data. READ MORE