Cervical cancer risk: is there a genetic component?

Authors
Magnusson, PKE Gyllensten, UB
Citation
Pke. Magnusson et Ub. Gyllensten, Cervical cancer risk: is there a genetic component?, MOL MED TOD, 6(4), 2000, pp. 145-148
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
MOLECULAR MEDICINE TODAY
ISSN journal
13574310 → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
145 - 148
Database
ISI
SICI code
1357-4310(200004)6:4<145:CCRITA>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a major risk factor for the development of c ervical cancer. as only some infected women develop cancer, other factors m ust be important for disease development. Genetic epidemiological studies s how that genetic factors contribute significantly to disease risk. Genetic susceptibility to HPV exposure and/or infection appears to be important in determining the individual risk to develop this virally induced cancer.