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Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
New findings from Aristotle University, Medical Department describe advances in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
July 22nd, 2008
According to a study from Thessaloniki, Greece, "Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) represents a seldom malignancy in most developed countries. Nevertheless, NPC receives an endemic form in concrete racial entities." "The aims of this study were to detect the presence of Epstein-Barr virus DNA (EBV-DNA) in peripheral blood of NPC patients, to molecularly define human leukocyte antigens (HLA) DRB1(star), DQA1(star) and DQB1(star) allele frequencies, and, finally, to determine whether the genetic predisposition of an individual to NPC depends on the liability to EBV infection. A total of 101 patients of Hellenic origin and nationality, with histologically proven NPC,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-22)
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