Human papillomavirus type 18 oncoproteins exert their oncogenicity in esophageal and tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell lines distinctly

Abstract Background Increasing evidence indicates an etiological role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in head and neck cancers, particularly oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). However, the association between HPV and other cancers, including esophageal and tongue remains unclear. This stud...

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Main Authors: Siaw Shi Boon, Zigui Chen, Jintao Li, Karen Y. C. Lee, Liuyang Cai, Rugang Zhong, Paul K. S. Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
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E7
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-019-6413-7