Infections and cancer: debate about using vaccines as a cancer control tool.

abstract：BACKGROUND:RFA is a safe and effective procedure for treating unresectable primary or secondary liver malignancies, but it is not without complications. The most common reported complications include abdominal hemorrhage, bile leakage, biloma formation, hepatic abscesses, and neoplastic seeding. The aim of this study i...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Izzo F,Palaia R,Albino V,Amore A,di Giacomo R,Piccirillo M,Leongito M,Nasto A,Granata V,Petrillo A,Lastoria S

更新日期：2015-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a summary of the 1st Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Oncology Institute research grant writing workshop organized in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and held in Kisumu, Kenya from January 16th to 18th, 2013. The goal of this meeting was to mentor future Ke...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Moormann A,Skiles J,Koros E,Asirwa FC,Busakhala N,Loehrer P

更新日期：2013-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To clarify the immunological alterations leading to classical Kaposi sarcoma (cKS) among people infected with KS-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). METHODS:In a population-based study of 119 cKS cases, 105 KSHV-seropositive controls, and 155 KSHV-seronegative controls, we quantified plasma soluble cluster of di...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Pelser C,Middeldorp J,Mbulaiteye SM,Lauria C,Messina A,Viviano E,Romano N,Vitale F,Goedert JJ

更新日期：2010-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been hypothesized that human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) may be associated with breast cancer progression. However, the role of HCMV infection in breast cancer remains controversial. We aimed to assess whether HCMV genes (UL122 and UL83) could be detected in breast carcinomas and reinvestigated their possi...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Utrera-Barillas D,Valdez-Salazar HA,Gómez-Rangel D,Alvarado-Cabrero I,Aguilera P,Gómez-Delgado A,Ruiz-Tachiquin ME

更新日期：2013-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the inclusion of the HPV vaccine has been registered in Spain since 2007, vaccination rates are lower than expected. The patients wish to be vaccinated is heavily influenced by information they have received from many source. The Knowledge of primary health care professionals affects the information...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Pérez MR,Violeta VB,Del Campo AV,Ruiz C,Castaño SY,Conde LP,López JS

更新日期：2015-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer is one of the most common tumors affecting women with a disproportionate mortality occurring in developing countries. Despite the high prevalence of cervical cancer and cervical neoplasia in Gabon, few studies have been performed to evaluate the prevalence and determinants of HPV infection in...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Zoa Assoumou S,Ndjoyi Mbiguino A,Mabika Mabika B,Nguizi Ogoula S,El Mzibri M,Khattabi A,Ennaji MM

更新日期：2016-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:Bladder cancer is a common malignancy in Egypt. A history of urinary tract infection can be considered as a risk factor for bladder cancer. Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection is responsible for 70% of urinary tract infection. This study aimed to evaluate the role of chronic E. coli infection d...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： El-Mosalamy H,Salman TM,Ashmawey AM,Osama N

更新日期：2012-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mounting evidence suggests a causal relationship between specific bacterial infections and the development of certain malignancies. However, the possible role of the keystone periodontal pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis, in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains unknown. Therefore, we examined t...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Gao S,Li S,Ma Z,Liang S,Shan T,Zhang M,Zhu X,Zhang P,Liu G,Zhou F,Yuan X,Jia R,Potempa J,Scott DA,Lamont RJ,Wang H,Feng X

更新日期：2016-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Langerhans cell (LC) sarcoma (LCS) is a high-grade neoplasm with overtly malignant cytologic features and an LC phenotype. We very recently suggested that LC behaves as a reservoir for common dermotropic Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) and determined the relationship between LC histiocytosis (LCH), which ha...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Murakami I,Matsushita M,Iwasaki T,Kuwamoto S,Kato M,Horie Y,Hayashi K,Gogusev J,Jaubert F,Nakamoto S,Yamakawa M,Nakamine H,Takata K,Oka T,Yoshino T

更新日期：2014-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is more prevalent in HIV infected women and occurs at younger median age than in HIV negative women. Organized cervical cancer screening (CCS) is presently lacking in Nigeria, and the age at CCS is not known in this population. We sought to examine the age at CCS, the cytology ...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Musa J,Achenbach CJ,Evans CT,Jordan N,Daru PH,Silas O,Sagay AS,Anorlu R,Mehta SD,Wehbe F,Simon MA,Adewole IF,Hou L,Murphy RL

更新日期：2019-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Bcr-Abl plays a central role in the development of chromosome positive leukaemia. Chronic Myeloid leukaemia occurs due to increase proliferation and resistance to apoptosis by Bcr-Abl positive cells. Imatinib (STI571) is the first drug in the family of Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitors while Nilotinib (AMN107) and Da...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Mughal A,Aslam HM,Khan AM,Saleem S,Umah R,Saleem M

更新日期：2013-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Killian polyp (KP) is a benign lesion that arises from the maxillary sinus. The etiology of KP is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential involvement of human papilloma- (HPV) and polyoma-viruses (HPyV) infections in the onset of KP. METHODS:DNA from antral (n = 14) and nasal (n = 14...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Oton-Gonzalez L,Rotondo JC,Cerritelli L,Malagutti N,Lanzillotti C,Bononi I,Ciorba A,Bianchini C,Mazziotta C,De Mattei M,Pelucchi S,Tognon M,Martini F

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and entecavir (ETV) are recommended as the first-line choices regarding the treatment of chronic hepatits B. The impact of the two antiviral agents on prognosis of Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains to be explored. We aim to investigat...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Zhang M,Wang D,Liu H,Li H

更新日期：2018-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection causes around 90% of cervical cancer cases, and cervical cancer is a leading cause of female mortality worldwide. HPV-derived oncoprotein E7 participates in cervical carcinogenesis by inducing aberrant host DNA methylation. However, the targeting specificity of E7 methyla...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Na Rangsee N,Yanatatsaneejit P,Pisitkun T,Somparn P,Jintaridth P,Topanurak S

更新日期：2020-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The MDM2 gene is the major negative regulator of p53, a tumor suppressor protein. Single nucleotide polymorphism in promoter region of MDM2 gene leads to increased expression resulting in higher levels of MDM2 protein. This event increases the attenuation of the p53 pathway. Polymorphisms in this gene can in...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Amaral CM,Cetkovská K,Gurgel AP,Cardoso MV,Chagas BS,Paiva Júnior SS,de Lima Rde C,Silva-Neto JC,Silva LA,Muniz MT,Balbino VQ,Freitas AC

更新日期：2014-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) regulatory protein, Nef, is an attractive vaccine target because it is involved in viral pathogenesis, is expressed early in the viral life cycle and harbors many T and B cell epitopes. Several clinical trials include gene-based vaccines encoding this protein. ...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Bråve A,Gudmundsdotter L,Gasteiger G,Hallermalm K,Kastenmuller W,Rollman E,Boberg A,Engström G,Reiland S,Cosma A,Drexler I,Hinkula J,Wahren B,Erfle V

更新日期：2007-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The Instituto Angolano de Controlo do Cancer (IACC) Cancer Registry in Luanda, Angola is the most ancient and organized hospital-based cancer registry in Angola and provides data on cancer cases treated in several hospital facilities in Luanda. Methods:Newly-diagnosed cancer cases (2012-2016) of IACC were c...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Miguel F,Bento MJ,de Lacerda GF,Weiderpass E,Santos LL

更新日期：2019-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with uterine cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and invasive cancers (ICC). Approximately 80% of ICC cases are diagnosed in under-developed countries. Vaccine development relies on knowledge of HPV genotypes characteristic of LSIL, HSIL and cancer...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Vidal AC,Murphy SK,Hernandez BY,Vasquez B,Bartlett JA,Oneko O,Mlay P,Obure J,Overcash F,Smith JS,van der Kolk M,Hoyo C

更新日期：2011-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Meat is a crucial nutrient for human health since it represents a giant supply of proteins, minerals, and vitamins. On the opposite hand, the intake of red and processed meat is taken into account dangerous due to its potential of carcinogenesis and cancer risk improvement, particularly for colorectal cancer (CRC), al...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Cascella M,Bimonte S,Barbieri A,Del Vecchio V,Caliendo D,Schiavone V,Fusco R,Granata V,Arra C,Cuomo A

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The etiological cause of ovarian cancer is poorly understood. It has been theorized that bacterial or viral infection as well as pelvic inflammatory disease could play a role in ovarian carcinogenesis. AIM:To review the literature on studies examining the association between ovarian cancer and bacterial or ...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Ingerslev K,Hogdall E,Schnack TH,Skovrider-Ruminski W,Hogdall C,Blaakaer J

更新日期：2017-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in Thai women. Nevertheless, the preventive strategy such as HPV vaccination program has not been implemented at the national level. This study explored the HPV prevalence and genotypic distribution in a large cohort of Thai women. METHODS:A hosp...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Kantathavorn N,Mahidol C,Sritana N,Sricharunrat T,Phoolcharoen N,Auewarakul C,Teerayathanakul N,Taepisitpong C,Saeloo S,Sornsamdang G,Udomchaiprasertkul W,Krongthong W,Arnamwong A

更新日期：2015-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs) comprise of a large family of 17 proteins encoded by various genes which participate in genome maintenance, apoptosis, inflammatory responses and the regulation of gene expression programs. PARP inhibitors, as therapeutic agents, come into play acting on both PARP 1 and PARP 2. The...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Usmani H,Hussain SA,Sheikh A

更新日期：2013-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：: Seroepidemiological surveys show that the prevalence of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) infection mostly varies in various geographical areas and reflects the local incidence of classic and endemic KS, being widespread in sub-Saharan Africa and Mediterranean countries and uncommon in the USA and Northern Europe. In the M...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Jalilvand S,Shoja Z,Mokhtari-Azad T,Nategh R,Gharehbaghian A

更新日期：2011-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The evolutionarily novel genes originated through different molecular mechanisms are expressed in tumors. Sometimes the expression of evolutionarily novel genes in tumors is highly specific. Moreover positive selection of many human tumor-related genes in primate lineage suggests their involvement in the origin of new...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Kozlov AP

更新日期：2016-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) is largely used, thanks to its properties, as wound therapy after surgical resection. Several studies and clinical findings have demonstrated that the PRP can accelerate the regeneration and the repair of tissues through the action of the platelet-derived growth factors. Material ...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Barbieri A,Bimonte S,Loquercio G,Rea D,Cascella M,Anniciello A,Luciano A,Palma G,Di Costanzo G,Rosa A,Giuliano P,Arra C

更新日期：2019-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasopharyngeal carcinomas (NPC) are consistently associated with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Though NPCs are more radiosensitive and chemosensitive than other tumors of the upper aero-digestive tract, many therapeutic challenges remain. In a previous report, we have presented data supporting a possible the...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Vérillaud B,Gressette M,Morel Y,Paturel C,Herman P,Lo KW,Tsao SW,Wassef M,Jimenez-Pailhes AS,Busson P

更新日期：2012-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the DNA tumor viruses Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV), account for a considerable percentage of virus-associated cancers. Deregulation of transcription factors signaling pathways is one of the most significant oncogenic characteristics of EBV and KSHV. NF-κB is a transcription fact...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Charostad J,Nakhaie M,Dehghani A,Faghihloo E

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are DNA viruses associated with benign and malignant lesions of skin and mucous membranes. The HPVs has been implicated as the cause of virtually all cervical cancers worldwide but studies showed that these viruses can cause numerous cancers in several tissues including Ora...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Visalli G,Currò M,Facciolà A,Riso R,Mondello P,Laganà P,Di Pietro A,Picerno I,Spataro P

更新日期：2016-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is the most common AIDS-defining tumour in HIV-infected individuals in Africa. Kaposi sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV) infection precedes development of KS. KSHV co-infection may be associated with worse outcomes in HIV disease and elevated KSHV viral load may be an early marker for advanced H...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Maskew M,Macphail AP,Whitby D,Egger M,Wallis CL,Fox MP

更新日期：2011-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most malignant lymphomas in HIV-patients are caused by reactivation of EBV-infection. Some lymphomas have a very rapid fulminant course. HHV-8 has also been reported to be a cause of lymphoma. The role of CMV in the development of lymphoma is not clear, though both CMV and HHV-8 have been reported in tissues...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Grützmeier S,Porwit A,Schmitt C,Sandström E,Åkerlund B,Ernberg I

更新日期：2016-08-22 00:00:00