High risk HPV types 18 and 16 are potent modulators of oral squamous cell carcinoma phenotypes in vitro

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been confirmed as the primary etiological factor that transforms cervical epithelia into cancer. The presence of HPV in oral cancers suggests that HPV may play a similar role in transforming the oral ep...

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Main Authors: Johnson Devin, Jensen Dayne, Bunnell Anthony, Christensen Todd, Reddout Nicole, O'Malley Susan, Kingsley Karl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Online Access:http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/2/1/21