Lack of human papillomavirus types 16 and 18 DNA in esophageal squamous carcinoma cell lines

Zheng, J.; Fu, M.; Wang, X.; Lin, C.; Wu, M.

Chinese Medical Journal 112(6): 534-537

1999


ISSN/ISBN: 0366-6999
PMID: 11601333
Document Number: 500664
To assess the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the carcinogenesis of the esophageal carcinomas in a high-incidence geographical area in Northern China. The presence of HPV types 16 and 18 DNA in the three esophageal carcinoma cell lines was examined by type-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR). No HPV type 16 and 18 DNA was found in any of the three esophageal carcinoma cell lines. The results suggest that the role of HPV in human esophageal carcinogenesis in a high-incidence geographical area remains to be elucidated.

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