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HPV DNA in saliva from patients with SCC of the head and neck is specific for p16-positive oropharyngeal tumours
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an important cause of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), especially in young people. These tumours overexpress p16 and respond well to treatment. The rapid detection of HPV in patients with HNSCC may expedite treatment when p16 status is not imme...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5217573/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28061890 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40463-016-0179-6 |