Lung Cancer and Human Papilloma Viruses (HPVs): Examining the Molecular Evidence. (26th January 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prabhu, Priya R.; Jayalekshmi, D.; Pillai, M. Radhakrishna
• Other Names: Longatto-Filho Adhemar Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of oncology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-01-26
• Subjects: Oncology -- Research -- Periodicals; Tumors -- Periodicals; Neoplasms; Oncology -- Research; Tumors; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/750270
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-8450

Abstract

Abstract : Human papilloma virus (HPV), known to be an etiological agent for genital cancers, has been suggested also to be a possible contributory agent for lung cancer. Alternatively, lung cancer, formerly considered to be solely a smoker's disease, may now be more appropriately categorised into never smoker's and smoker's lung cancer. Through this paper we attempt to bring forth the current knowledge regarding mechanisms of HPV gaining access into the lung tissue, various strategies involved in HPV-associated tumorigenesis in lung tissue.