The role of herpes simplex virus infection in the etiology of head and neck cancer–a Mendelian randomization study

The role of herpes simplex virus infection in the etiology of head and neck cancer–a Mendelian randomization study

IntroductionHead and neck cancer (HNC) is a complex disease, and multiple risk factors can lead to its progression. Observational studies indicated that herpes simplex virus (HSV) may be correlated with the risk of HNC. However, the causal effects and direction between them were still unclear.Method...

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Main Authors: Ming Yan, Li-yuan Xiao, Martin Gosau, Ralf Smeets, Hong-chao Feng, Simon Burg, Ling-ling Fu, Reinhard E. Friedrich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
head and neck cancer
herpes simplex virus
Mendelian randomization
causal effect
hsv
oral and oropharyngeal cancer
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1278327/full

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