Molecular screening for Epstein Barr virus (EBV) among Sudanese patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).

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：BACKGROUND:The phenomenon of hormesis, whereby small amounts of seemingly harmful or stressful agents can be beneficial for the health and lifespan of laboratory animals has been reported in literature. In particular, there is accumulating evidence that daily brief cold stress can increase both numbers and activity of ...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Shevchuk NA,Radoja S

更新日期：2007-11-13 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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:MDM2 gene polymorphisms 285G/C and 344 T/A are two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) recently identified as important variants that could influence the expression of MDM2 gene through the modulation of transcription factors binding on the SNP309T/G. The 285C variant seems to present a geographically dis...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Rebbani K,Ezzikouri S,Marchio A,Kandil M,Pineau P,Benjelloun S

更新日期：2014-04-07 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：: The rationale behind current worldwide human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination programs starts from two basic premises, 1) that HPV vaccines will prevent cervical cancers and save lives and, 2) have no risk of serious side effects. Therefore, efforts should be made to get as many pre-adolescent girls vaccinated in or...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Tomljenovic L,Wilyman J,Vanamee E,Bark T,Shaw CA

更新日期：2013-02-01 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: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:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) represents a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development and anti-HCV therapy is a significant measure to reduce the incidence of HCC, however development of HCC in HCV treated patients is an emerging clinical problem which needs to be investigated. In this study ...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Khalid J,Umar M,Ur-Rehman T,Ali M,Khan GM

更新日期：2020-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With successful antiretroviral therapy, non-communicable diseases, including malignancies, are increasingly contributing to morbidity and mortality among HIV-infected persons. The epidemiology of AIDS-defining cancers (ADCs) and non-AIDS-defining cancers (NADCs) in HIV-infected populations in Brazil has not ...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Castilho JL,Luz PM,Shepherd BE,Turner M,Ribeiro SR,Bebawy SS,Netto JS,McGowan CC,Veloso VG,Engels EA,Sterling TR,Grinsztejn B

更新日期：2015-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A few viruses have been detected in prostate cancer, however their role in the development of this malignancy has not been determined. The aim of this study was to analyze the presence and functionality of human papillomavirus (HPV) and polyomaviruses (BKPyV and JCPyV) in prostate carcinomas in Chilean patie...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Rodríguez H,Levican J,Muñoz JP,Carrillo D,Acevedo ML,Gaggero A,León O,Gheit T,Espinoza-Navarro O,Castillo J,Gallegos I,Tommasino M,Aguayo F

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are hypothesized to play a role in the development of prostate cancer, perhaps due to inflammation-induced oncogenesis. We assessed in a nationally representative population of middle-aged men whether sexual behavior indicators for an increased risk of genital infection...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Werny DM,Saraiya M,Chen X,Platz EA

更新日期：2007-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract and is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been associated with approximately 10% of the total cases of gastric carcinomas. No previous study has analyzed the prevalence of EBV in...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Nogueira C,Mota M,Gradiz R,Cipriano MA,Caramelo F,Cruz H,Alarcão A,E Sousa FC,Oliveira F,Martinho F,Pereira JM,Figueiredo P,Leitão M

更新日期：2017-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) types, and risk factors for HPV positivity across cervix, vagina and anus, we conducted a study among 138 women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). GOAL:Compare the prevalence of different HPV types and the risk factors for HPV positivity in thre...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Gonçalves MA,Randi G,Arslan A,Villa LL,Burattini MN,Franceschi S,Donadi EA,Massad E

更新日期：2008-03-14 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：BACKGROUND:Lymphoma is highly associated with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which contributes to worse outcomes relative to resource-rich settings, and frequent failure of first-line chemotherapy. However, there are no second-line treatment descriptions for adults with relapsed or refractory lymphoma (RRL) in SSA. ...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Kaimila B,van der Gronde T,Stanley C,Kasonkanji E,Chikasema M,Tewete B,Fox P,Gopal S

更新日期：2017-08-09 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：: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:Morbidity and mortality data highlight prostate cancer as the most commonly diagnosed neoplasm in Jamaican males. This report examines the association between dietary patterns and risk of prostate cancer in Jamaican men. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Case-control study of 204 histologically confirmed newly diagnose...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Jackson M,Walker S,Simpson C,McFarlane-Anderson N,Bennett F

更新日期：2009-02-10 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: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：BACKGROUND:Burkitt lymphoma is an aggressive B-cell lymphoma presenting in three clinical forms: endemic, sporadic and immunodeficiency-associated. More than 90% of endemic Burkitt lymphoma carry latent Epstein-Barr virus, whereas only 20% of sporadic Burkitt lymphoma are associated with Epstein-Barr infection. Althoug...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Ambrosio MR,Navari M,Di Lisio L,Leon EA,Onnis A,Gazaneo S,Mundo L,Ulivieri C,Gomez G,Lazzi S,Piris MA,Leoncini L,De Falco G

更新日期：2014-04-14 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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide with highest incidence reported in Eastern Africa in 2012. The primary goal of this study was to study the expression of p16INK4a in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the cervix by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and determine relation with clinic...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Sarwath H,Bansal D,Husain NE,Mohamed M,Sultan AA,Bedri S

更新日期：2017-09-30 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：: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：:Human polyomaviruses (HPyV), which are small DNA viruses classified into the polyomaviridae family, are widely distributed in human populations. Thirteen distinct HPyVs have been described to date. Some of these viruses have been found in human tumors, suggesting an etiological relationship with cancer. In particular,...

journal_title：Infectious agents and cancer

authors： Levican J,Acevedo M,León O,Gaggero A,Aguayo F

更新日期：2018-04-05 00:00:00