Maternal HPV infection: Effects on pregnancy outcome

CE Condrat, L Filip, M Gherghe, D Cretoiu, N Suciu - Viruses, 2021 - mdpi.com
The human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, caused by a ubiquitous virus typically
transmitted through the direct contact of infected organs, either through the skin or mucosa …

A review of cancer genetics and genomics studies in Africa

SO Rotimi, OA Rotimi, B Salhia - Frontiers in oncology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and is projected to overtake infectious
disease as the leading cause of mortality in Africa within the next two decades. Cancer is a …

The role of the cervix in fertility: is it time for a reappraisal?

F Martyn, FM McAuliffe, M Wingfield - Human Reproduction, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Knowledge regarding the role of the cervix in fertility has expanded considerably
over the past 20 years and in this article, we propose that it is now time for its function to be …

Horizons of nanotechnology applications in female specific cancers

B Rajitha, RR Malla, R Vadde, P Kasa… - Seminars in cancer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Female-specific cancers are the most common cancers in women worldwide. Early detection
methods remain unavailable for most of these cancers, signifying that most of them are …

TNF-α and IL-10 promoter polymorphisms, HPV infection, and cervical cancer risk

G Barbisan, LO Pérez, A Contreras, CD Golijow - Tumor Biology, 2012 - Springer
Although the implication of genetic factors in cervical cancer development remains to be
elucidated, accumulative epidemiological evidence suggests that polymorphisms of cytokine …

Risk allelic load in Th2 and Th3 cytokines genes as biomarker of susceptibility to HPV-16 positive cervical cancer: a case control study

K Torres-Poveda, AI Burguete-García… - BMC cancer, 2016 - Springer
Background Alterations in the host cellular immune response allow persistent infections with
High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HR-HPV) and development of premalignant cervical …

Genetic studies of African populations: an overview on disease susceptibility and response to vaccines and therapeutics

G Sirugo, BJ Hennig, AA Adeyemo, A Matimba… - Human genetics, 2008 - Springer
Africa is the ultimate source of modern humans and as such harbors more genetic variation
than any other continent. For this reason, studies of the patterns of genetic variation in …

TNFα–308G/A polymorphism as a risk factor for HPV associated Cervical Cancer in Indian population

I Kohaar, N Thakur, S Salhan, S Batra… - Analytical Cellular …, 2007 - content.iospress.com
Background: Investigation of the potential association of single nucleotide polymorphisms
(SNPs) at–308 G/A and–238 G/A of Tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) with susceptibility to …

Association of polymorphisms in cytokine genes with susceptibility to precancerous lesions and cervical cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis

EL de Moura, ACM Dos Santos… - Immunological …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: This study investigated the relationship between single-nucleotide
polymorphisms (SNPs) in cytokine genes and the susceptibility to Squamous Intraepithelial …

Association between TNF-α polymorphisms and cervical cancer risk: a meta-analysis

L Liu, X Yang, X Chen, T Kan, Y Shen, Z Chen… - Molecular biology …, 2012 - Springer
Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is a vital cytokine involved in inflammation, immunity,
and cellular organization. The TNFA-308G/A (rs1800629) and-238G/A (rs361525) …