Human papillomavirus associated with oesophageal cancer

200287 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Tandi E. Matsha · University of Cape Town

R Erasmus · Africa University

A B Kafuko · TranS1 (United States)

D Mugwanya · TranS1 (United States)

A Stepien · Africa University

M I Parker · University of Cape Town

Abstract

The high frequency of occurrence of HPV in oesophageal tumours (23 of 50 patients; 46%) implicates HPV as one of the possible aetiological factors in this disease. The finding that the low risk HPV subtypes predominate indicates that transformation may be effected via the E6 and E7 proteins.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Genetic factors in colorectal cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Pathology

Volume 55, Issue 8, pp. 587-590

DOI: 10.1136/jcp.55.8.587

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 3.80