p53 polymorphism and association of human papillomavirus in oral submucous fibrosis and oral squamous cell carcinoma: A case & #8211;control study

Conclusion: The definite association between p53 codon 72, polymorphism and HPV 16 and 18 was seen in OSCC with low frequency in OSF. Frequency of homozygous genotype is at high risk in the presence of HPV 16 and 18 in developing OSCC.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - April 16, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kaveri Hallikeri Krishna Burde Venktesh Anehosur Bhushan B Kulkarni Shivaprakash V Hiremath Source Type: research