The emerging role of oral microbiota in oral cancer initiation, progression and stemness

PJ Saikia, L Pathak, S Mitra, B Das - Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most prevalent malignancy among the Head
and Neck cancer. OSCCs are highly inflammatory, immune-suppressive, and aggressive …

[HTML][HTML] The role of oncogenic viruses in head and neck cancers: Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and advancements in detection methods

P Samara, M Athanasopoulos, S Mastronikolis… - Microorganisms, 2024 - mdpi.com
Head and neck cancers (HNCs) constitute a wide range of malignancies originating from the
epithelial lining of the upper aerodigestive tract, including the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx …

Comparative analysis of microbial composition and functional characteristics in dental plaque and saliva of oral cancer patients

M Zhang, Y Zhao, A Umar, H Zhang, L Yang, J Huang… - BMC Oral Health, 2024 - Springer
Background The oral cavity is home to various ecological niches, each with its own unique
microbial composition. Understanding the microbial communities and gene composition in …

Assessment of various etiological factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma in non-habit patients-a cross sectional case control study

M Muthusamy, P Ramani, P Arumugam, P Rudrapathy… - BMC Oral Health, 2025 - Springer
Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most prevalent oral
cancers in the world. The major etiological factors are considered to be tobacco and alcohol …

HPV related p16INK4A and HSV in benign and potentially malignant oral mucosa pathologies

I Duś-Ilnicka, A Hałoń, A Perra, M Radwan-Oczko - BMC Oral Health, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background The association of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Human
Syncytial Virus (HSV) infection with inflammatory and potentially malignant disorders of the …

[HTML][HTML] Pathogenetic Action of Viruses in Head and Neck Cancer

E Litsou - 2024 - intechopen.com
Head and neck cancer (HNC) represents a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with
different biological and clinical behavior, which develops in the upper parts of the respiratory …