Study on the Correlation between Human Papillomavirus and Mycoplasma genitalium Combined with TCT Detection

Objective: This study aims to explore the correlation between human papillomavirus (HPV) and Mycoplasma genitalium (CT) combined with TCT detection in cervical cancer screening. Method: A cross-sectional study design was adopted, and a total of 609 women who came to seek medical treatment were recruited as the study subjects. Combination testing was evaluated on cervical cancer screening by testing the women for HPV, CT with TCT detection and analyzing the relationship of cervical lesions with HPV and CT infection. Results: The study results showed that 21.57% of the subjects were infected with both HPV and CT, and 48.42% of the cases had abnormal TCT results at the same time. Further data analysis showed that HPV infection was significantly associated with abnormal TCT outcomes (p < 0.05), suggesting a possible synergistic effect of the two infections in cervical lesions. The combined sensitivity and specificity of HPV, CT and TCT detection were 21.57% and 48.42%, respectively, which were significantly higher than that of single detection. Conclusion: In summary, the results of this study support the importance of combined HPV, CT, and TCT testing in cervical cancer screening, and propose the hypothesis that combined testing may improve screening effectiveness. However, further large sample studies are needed to confirm this conclusion and explore the prospects of combined testing in clinical practice.

Evaluating the Association between Human Papillomavirus and Vulvar Cancer:A Comprehensive Analysis Using Bradford Hill Criteria

Background:The role of human papillomavirus(HPV)in the development of vulvar cancer(VC)has been widely studied,but findings have been inconsistent.Despite numerous meta-analyses exploring the potential link between HPV and VC,the association remains controversial due to inherent limitations in meta-analytic methods.Objectives:To address this controversy,the study aims to investigate the potential link between HPV and VC using the Bradford Hill criteria,which offer a more comprehensive framework for establishing causation.Methodology:The study began by extracting all relevant studies on the association between HPV and VC from the PubMed database.The potential links were then assessed by examining the data using the major postulates of the Bradford Hill criteria.To ensure the reliability of the findings,the methodologies of the identified studies were critically evaluated to account for possible false-negative and false-positive results.Results:The assessment of previous studies against the Bradford Hill criteria revealed that the major postulates were not fulfilled.Conclusion:Based on the findings,it can concluded that there is no causal association between HPV and VC.

Safety and immunogenicity of human papillomavirus-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine in healthy Chinese females aged 15 to 45 years:a phase Ⅰ trial

Globally,about 70% of cervical cancers are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 or HPV-18 infection.A meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies in China showed that HPV was present in 98% of cervical cancer samples.The HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine Cervarix has shown a high level of protection against HPV-16/18 infections and associated cervical lesions.This phase Ⅰ trial (NCT00549900) assessed the safety,tolerability,and immunogenicity of the vaccine in Chinese.Thirty healthy Chinese females,aged 15 to 45 years with a median age of 29.5 years,received three doses of Cervarix in Months 0,1,and 6.Safety was assessed via recording solicited local and systemic symptoms within 7 days and unsolicited symptoms within 30 days after each vaccination.Serious adverse events,new onset of chronic diseases,and other medically significant conditions were recorded throughout this trial.As an exploratory objective,HPV-16/18 antibody titers were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in serum samples collected in Months 0 and 7.Pain at the injection site was the most frequently reported local symptom.Two subjects reported medically significant adverse events.Both cases were assessed as unrelated to vaccination by the investigator.In Month 7,100% seroconversion was observed for both anti-HPV-16 and anti-HPV-18 with high geometric mean antibody titers.HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine,evaluated for the first time in Chinese females,was generally well tolerated and immunogenic,as previously shown in global studies.

Multimodality functional imaging using DW-MRI and 18F-FDG-PET/CT during radiation therapy for human papillomavirus negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: Meixoeiro Hospital of Vigo Experience

AIMTo noninvasively investigate tumor cellularity measured using diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) and glucose metabolism measured by 18F-labeled fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT) during radiation therapy (RT) for human papillomavirus negative (HPV-) head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).METHODSIn this prospective study, 6 HPV- HNSCC patients underwent a total of 34 multimodality imaging examinations DW-MRI at 1.5 T Philips MRI scanner [(n = 24) pre-, during- (2-3 wk), and post-treatment (Tx), and 18F-FDG PET/CT pre- and post-Tx (n = 10)]. All patients received RT. Monoexponential modeling of the DW-MRI data yielded the imaging metric apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and the mean of standardized uptake value (SUV) was measured from 18F-FDG PET uptake. All patients had a clinical follow-up as the standard of care and survival status was documented at 1 year.RESULTSThere was a strong negative correlation between the mean of pretreatment ADC (ρ = -0.67, P = 0.01) and the pretreatment 18F-FDG PET SUV. The percentage (%) change in delta (∆) ADC for primary tumors and neck nodal metastases between pre- and Wk2-3 Tx were as follows: 75.4% and 61.6%, respectively, for the patient with no evidence of disease, 27.5% and 32.7%, respectively, for those patients who were alive with disease, and 26.9% and 7.31%, respectively, for those who were dead with disease.CONCLUSIONThese results are preliminary in nature and are indicative, and not definitive, trends rendered by the imaging metrics due to the small sample size of HPV- HNSCC patients in a Meixoeiro Hospital of Vigo Experience.

SEARCH FOR HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE2（HSV－2）AND HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS（HPV）IN THE NORMAL AND ABNORMAL CERVICAL SAMPLES

The specimens of 111 cervical carcinomas. 68 chronic cervicitis and 43 normal cervical exfoliated epithelial cells were examined for the presence of HSV2 DNA sequences with DNA hybridization using HSV2 BgL Ⅱ N fragment probe labelled by 32PdCTP. The result showed that the infection rates of HSV2 in the samples of cervical cancer.chronic cervicitis and normal epithelial cells were 1 4. 41 %(16/111). 27.94%( 19/68) and 25.58% ( 11/43),respectively. It was implied that early stages carcinogenesis of cervical epithelial cells might be correlated with the HSV2 infection.Sixteen HSV 2 positive samples of cervical carcinomas were also examined for the presence of the sequences homologous to human papillomavirus (HPV) type 6B/11. 16 and 18 DNA using dot blot hybridization (Tm17℃). The result indicated that 13 out of 16 were HPV 16 DNA hybridization positive accounting for 81. 2% of all HSV-2 positive samples and none of them were positive for HPV type 6B/11 and 18. The result indicated that double infection of HSV 2 and HPV16 in the same cervical carcinoma tissues may provide a strong evidence of the viral synergistic interaction in the induction of female cervical

Human Papillomavirus as an Independent Predictor in Oral Squamous Cell Cancer

Aim There is an increasing evidence for the role of high risk human papillomavirus （HPV） in the pathogenesis of oral squamous cell carcinoma （OSCC）. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relevance of HPV infection to the survival and prognosis of OSCC. Methodology Fifty-two patients with OSCC were followed from 4 to 88 months with a median of 50.7 months. HPV DNA was identified in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor specimens by nested PCR with MY09/MY11 and GP5^＋/GP6^＋ primer pairs and the HPV genotype was determined by direct DNA sequencing. Association between the HPV status and risk factors for cancer as well as tumor-host characteristics were analyzed.Survival curves were calculated by the Kaplan-Meier method and analyzed using the log-rank test. Results HPV was found in 40.4% of the tumors with HPV16 accounting for 63.5%, HPV18 for 30.8%, HPV6 for 3.9% and HPVll for 1.8%. No infection with more than one HPV genotype was detected. HPV infection was significantly associated with poor histological grade, TNM stage Ⅰ -Ⅱ, alcohol usage and no smoking status. Multivariate analysis showed that HPV had an independent prognostic effect on the overall survival after adjusting other confounding factors such as histological grade, TNM stage and tobacco usage. The presence of HPV was significantly correlated with a better survival in patients with OSCC. Conclusion HPV infection can act as an independent predictor for the survival and prognosis of OSCC.

Apoptosis of HeLa cells inhibited by human papillomavirus type 16 E6 protein interacting with hDaxx

Objective: To study the interaction of human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16 E6) protein and human death domain associated protein (hDaxx) and its effect on apoptosis of HeLa cells to provide the experimental basis for exploring the oncogenic mechanism of HPV16 E6 protein. Methods: Recombinant vector of pGADT7/E6 or pGBKT7/hDaxx was con- structed. The interaction of E6 protein and hDaxx was detected by yeast two-hybrid system. Their expression in yeast was detected by Western blotting. The eukaryotic plasmids of E6 and hDaxx were co-transfected into HeLa cells. Apoptosis was induced by 5-FU. The apoptotic rate was measured by flow cytometry (FCM). Results: E6 protein had intracellular interaction with hDaxx. The apoptotic rate was rising with the increase in the transfection quantity of pcDNA3.1 (-) / hDaxx in pcDNA3.1 (-) /E6 and pcDNA3.1 (-) / hDaxx co-transfected cells. The difference was significant ( P < 0. 01). Conclusion: There is intracellular interaction between HPV16 E6 protein and hDaxx. The over-expression of hDaxx can increase the sensitivity of E6 protein positive HeLa cells to 5-FU. The effect was in a dose dependent manner. HPV16 E6 protein inhibited the apoptosis of HeLa cells by interacting with hDaxx.

Detection and Identification of Human Papillomavirus in Cervical Adenocarcinoma

Objective： To evaluate the rate and types of human papillomavirus （HPV） infection in cervical adenocarcinoma. Methods： We detected and identified HPV in 67 lesions using PCR based reverse line blot hybridization and DNA sequencing. Among the 67 patients, 53 were diagnosed as cervical adenocarcinoma and 14 as cervical adenosquamous carcinoma. First a fragment of 150 bp was amplified from the L1 region of HPV with GP5/GP6 primers. If the result was negative, a short fragment of 65 bp was amplified from the L1 region with SPFI/SPF2 primers. Results： 6 cases were eliminated from the study because of unsatisfied DNA extraction. The total positive rate of HPV DNA detected by PCR in cervical adenocarcinoma and adenosquamous carcinoma was 91.8% （56/61）. Using general primer GP5/GP6, the positive rate was 50.8% （31/61）. Using SPF primers for the 30 negative cases, 25 additional HPV positive cases were founded. All the positive samples had at least one of the high risk types. HPV16 was the most preferential type followed by HPV18, 31, 39 and 45. The infection of HPV 16 and 18 accounted for about half of HPV-positive adenocarcinoma. Multiple HPV infections were found in 21.4% （12/56） of the cases. Conclusion： The high risk type of HPV is associated with cervical adenocarcinoma. Single infection is more frequently presented than multiple infections, no single type of HPV plays a predominated role even HPV16 and 18 are the major types.

Expression of Human Papillomavirus in Mammary Carcinoma and its Possible Mechanism in Carcinogenesis

To explore the role of Human papillomavirus (HPV) in mammary carcinogenesis, the expression of the HPV-16, iNOS , P53 and hTERT proteins in breast carcinomas and their relationships were investigated. 52 samples of breast cancer and 16 samples of benign breast tumors were assayed using the immunohistochemical SP method for detection of protein expression levels. The expression of HPV-16, iNOS, P53 and hTERT proteins in a mammary carcinoma was 44.2%, 57.7%, 63.5% and 59.6% respectively, which was significantly greater than the corresponding levels in the benign group. The expression of iNOS, P53 and hTERT was correlated with the presence of an HPV-16 infection in a mammary carcinom(aP<0.05). The connection between these events might also involve the iNOS, mutated type P53 and the hTERT protein.

THE DETECTION OF P53 GENE IN HUMAN CERVICAL CARCINOMA WITH AND WITHOUT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION

The special primers Of p53 exon 7 as wed as HPV16 E6 and E7 ORFs (Opening Rending Frame) were used with PCR, PCR-SSCP technique, and 35 specimens of cervical carcinoma were examined. The results were as follows: ① HPV16 E6, E7 DNA was found in 25/35 specimens (71. 4%),which proved again HPV16 Infection an important event in cervical carcinogenesis. However only 11/35 (31.42% ) bad E6 and E7 ORFs simultaneously, 3/35 (8. 57%) and 11/35 (31. 42% ) had only E6 or E7 respectively. ② No mutation and LOH (Loss of Heterozygote) of p53 exon 7 were found in allof 35 specimens. Additionally in the present study, we developed a non-isotopic PCR-SSCP method.

The Relationship between Human Papillomavirus and Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in China—A Review of the Evidence

Background: China has one of the highest incidence rates of oesophageal cancer in the world. The role of human papillomavirus (HPV) has been extensively researched in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) with indeterminate results. The majority of these studies have been conducted in the Chinese population. Evidence for a definitive HPV-OSCC association could potentially support prophylactic vaccination in target populations, highlighting the need for ongoing investigation. The aim of this review is to summarise the findings of HPV DNA in OSCC tissue in Chinese subjects, with a view to informing further research in this area. Methods: A systematic literature search of the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database, Medline, Embase and PubMed was conducted for all studies in English and Chinese language, examining OSCC tissue for HPV DNA in China. Reference lists of retrieved articles were reviewed and hand searches of relevant, key journals were conducted, to source articles which were not electronically indexed. Sixty-four studies met our selection criteria. Data from case-control and cross-sectional studies were analysed separately for any HPV-OSCC association, using the Epi InfoTM 3.5.3 software program. Results: From all studies conducted in the Chinese population, 2166/5953 (36%) of all OSCC tissue and 478/1684 (28%) of healthy control tissue, tested positive for HPV. We found that 11/16 case-control and cross-sectional studies had a statistically significant crude odds ratio, which supported a potential HPV-OSCC association. The largest study, carried out in the high incidence County of Anyang in Henan Province, reported 207/265 (78%) OSCC tissues testing positive for HPV DNA against 203/357 (57%) controls and had an unadjusted odds ratio of 2.71 (p-value Conclusion: A rigorous meta-analysis would improve interpretation of the data and a well-designed large-scale case-control study is warranted. If a link is found between HPV and OSCC, prophylactic HPV vaccines could be of significant benefit in China.

Evaluation of Awareness of Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer among Female Undergraduates of a Private Mission University in Southwestern Nigeria

Background: Human papillomavirus infection is most prevalent in the younger population and causes cervical cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. In 2018, cervical cancer was estimated to be 570,000 cases and 311,000 deaths;it ranked as the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women. Cervical cancer can be prevented through health education and vaccination against HPV. This study aimed at evaluating the level of awareness of human papillomavirus and cervical cancer among female undergraduate students of Babcock University, Ogun state of Nigeria. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted among 310 female undergraduates of Babcock University in Nigeria from January to April 2019. The selection technique was a multistage random sampling method. The data collection was done using structured and self-administered questionnaires. Data collected were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) statistics for windows version 25 and were presented in summary charts and frequency tables. P-values less than or equal to 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Of 310 female students, 296 (95.5%) were aware of HPV infections. The majority, 215 (69.4%) of the students knew that HPV is sexually transmitted. There was poor knowledge of the risk factors of HPV infection. Only, 65 (21.0%) were aware that HPV infection causes cervical cancer. A few proportions of students 79 (25.4%) were aware of the HPV vaccine. Consequently, only 44 (14.2%) have received HPV vaccination and some complained about the cost as a significant reason for not being vaccinated against HPV infection. Conclusion: The level of awareness of HPV infection, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccine uptake was very low in this study. There is a need to improve health education and awareness campaigns among students about HPV infection, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccine uptake.

Human papillomavirus-associated diseases and cancers

Human papillomaviruses(HPVs) have been detected in cervical cancer cells and skin papilloma cells, which have a variety of types, including low-risk and high-risk types. HPV genome replication requires the host cell's DNA synthesis machinery, and HPVs encode proteins that maintain differentiated epithelial cells in a replication-competent state. HPV types are tissue-specific and generally produce different types of lesions, either benign or malignant. This review examines different HPV types and their associated diseases and presents therapeutic options for the treatment of HPV-positive diseases.

Detection of Human Papillomavirus Type 16 DNA in Cervical Carcinomas

Accurate typing of the different human papillomavirus types is csscntial in view of the differ-ent pathological potential of the common virus types of human papillomavirus （HPV） present in thecervix. We have developed hybridization, washing and autoradiography conditions that minimize thecross-hybridization among different specific types of HPV so as to allow clear - cut type assignmentthrough practical dot blot hybridization technique using nylon membrane and 35S - labeled HPV - 16DNA probe. Under these conditions seventeen of thirty （56.7%） of squamous cell carcinomas of thecervix uteri obtained from Tianjin women were detected in the presence of HPV - 16 DNA.

Distribution of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Genotypes among Women with Colposcopic Diagnosis of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Bangladesh

Background: The incidence of cervical cancer is high in Bangladesh and there is a high prevalence of preinvasive lower genital tract disease among women of reproductive age. Persistent high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the main underlying cause of cervical cancer and its precursor, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Objective: The aim of the study was to identify the subtypes of high-risk HPV infection among women with the colposcopic diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the colposcopy clinic of Dhaka Medical College Hospital over a six-month period. A total of 100 participants were enrolled. Married women, between 30 - 60 years of age with colposcopically diagnosed cervical intra epithelial neoplasia were enrolled. Women with chronic illness, pregnancy, and women unable to consent were excluded from this study. After counselling, colposcopically directed punch biopsies were taken from each CIN case concurrently with high-risk HPV testing by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results: The mean age of the patients was 38.69 (SD ±7.76) years. CIN 1 was diagnosed in 57% of participants, while 24% had CIN II and 19% had CIN III lesions. High-risk HPV was present in 52 patients. HPV 16 was the most common identified in 28 (53.84%) and HPV 18 was the second most common with 20 (38.46%) either singly or in combination with other high-risk subtypes. The other HPV strains, HPV 31, 33, 35, 52, 56 and 58, were also detected either as mono or co-infections. Out of the 52 HPV positive cases, 29 (55.8%) had mono infection and 23 (44.2%) had co-infection with several subtypes. The highest incidence (50%) of oncogenic HPV infections was present among women aged 35 - 45 years. Risk factors associated with HPV positive cases were high parity (P 0.05), early age at marriage (P = 0.754) and early age of first child. Conclusion: This study identified a high prevalence of HPV 16 and 18 genotypes. HPV vaccination with the current 9-valent HPV vaccine, which contains HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. Will be an effective public health measure to eradicate cervical cancer in Bangladesh.

Head-to-head comparison of 7 high-sensitive human papillomavirus nucleic acid detection technologies with the SPF10 LiPA-25 system

Background:The SPF10 LiPA-25 system for human papillomavirus(HPV)detection with high analytical perfor-mance is widely used in HPV vaccine clinical trials.To develop and evaluate more valent HPV vaccines,other comparable methods with simpler operations are needed.Methods:The performance of the LiPA-25 against that of other 7 assays,including 4 systems based on reverse hybridization(Bohui-24,Yaneng-23,Tellgen-27,and Hybribio-16)and 3 real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR)assays(Hybribio-23,Bioperfectus-21,and Sansure-26),was evaluated in selected 1726 cervical swab and 56 biopsy samples.A total of 15 HPV genotypes(HPV 6,11,16,18,31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,58,59,and 66)were considered for comparison for each HPV type.Results:Among the swab samples,compared to LiPA-25,compatible genotypes were observed in 94.1%of samples for Hybribio-23,92.8%for Yaneng-23,92.6%for Bioperfectus-21,92.4%for Hybribio-16,91.3%for Sansure-26,89.7%for Bohui-24,and 88.0%for Tellgen-27.The highest overall agreement of the 15 HPV genotypes combined was noted for Hybribio-23(κ=0.879,McNemar’s test:P=0.136),followed closely by Hybribio-16(κ=0.877,P<0.001),Yaneng-23(κ=0.871,P<0.001),Bioperfectus-21(κ=0.848,P<0.001),Bohui-24(κ=0.847,P<0.001),Tellgen-27(κ=0.831,P<0.001),and Sansure-26(κ=0.826,P<0.001).Additionally,these systems were also highly consistent with LiPA-25 for biopsy specimens(all,κ>0.897).Conclusions:The levels of agreement for the detection of 15 HPV types between other 7 assays and LiPA-25 were all good,and Hybribio-23 was most comparable to LiPA-25.The testing operation of HPV genotyping should also be considered for vaccine and epidemiological studies.

Transient over-expression of human papillomavirus type 16 E6 protein down-regulate the secretion of TNF-αor IL-1β LPS-induced from macrophages

In order to provide the experimental basis for the further studies on the oncogenic mechanism of the E6 protein from human papillomavirus type 16 （HPV16）, the eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3.1 （-）/E6 was used for the study on the effect of E6 protein to influence the secretory activity of LPS-induced 3MP-1-macrophages, and the reconstructed plasmid pcDNA3.1 （-）/E6 was transfected into THP-1-macrophages. The expression of E6 gene was assayed in macrophage lysates by using Western blot analysis and the level of TNF-α or IL-1β was examined by ELISA. All of data were analyzed by SPSS12.0. As demonstrated by Western blot analysis, the expression of E6 protein with a molecular weight of about 18 kDa by plasmid pcDNA3.1 （-）/E6 in THP-1-macrophages could be detected. However, as demonstrated by ELISA assay, the level of TNF-α or IL-1β in lysates of THP-1-macrophages showed an obvious difference between the pcDNA3.1 （-）/E6 group and the LPS control group or the pcDNA3.1 （-） control group （P 〈 0.01）, but no significant difference existed between pcDNA3.1 （-） control group and LPS control group （ P 〉 0.05）. All these results illustrate that the transient over-expression of HPV6 E6 protein reduces the production of TNF-α and IL-1β induced by LPS in THP-1-macrophages.

乳腺癌组织中HPV16 18E6及p53 MCM7蛋白的表达及意义

目的:探讨人乳腺癌及乳腺良性病变中高危型HPV16、18感染和细胞周期复制调控蛋白p53、MCM7异常表达与人乳腺癌发生、发展的关系。方法:采用免疫组织化学SP法,检测30例正常乳腺、30例乳腺腺病,55例乳腺癌、5例导管原位癌及其癌旁组织中HPV16、18E6,p53和MCM7蛋白的表达。结果:55例乳腺癌组织中HPV16、18E6,p53和MCM7蛋白的阳性表达率分别为58.18%、38.18%和96.36%,均显著高于正常组和腺病组(P<0.01、P<0.001、P<0.05)。浸润性导管癌HPV16、18E6阳性组中p53蛋白的阳性表达率显著低于HPV16、18E6阴性组(P<0.01)。HPV16、18E6与p53蛋白的表达呈负相关(r=-0.5769;P<0.001),而与MCM7蛋白表达呈正相关(r=0.5442;P<0.001)。MCM7蛋白的阳性表达率与浸润性导管癌组织学分级、淋巴结转移和肿块直径有关(P<0.01、P<0.03、P<0.01)。结论:高危型HPV16、18E6感染后p53功能的失活和MCM7蛋白的高表达导致细胞周期复制调控异常,可能涉及了HPV感染后乳腺癌的发生、发展过程。MCM7的高表达与乳腺癌细胞的增殖、侵袭和转移有关。二者联合检测可作为评价HPV感染后乳腺上皮细胞的增殖状态、早期诊断和预测肿瘤生物学行为的重要指标。

宫颈糜烂及HPV16/18 E6的表达关系研究

目的:研究肉眼拟诊为宫颈糜烂的患者其组织学诊断及人乳头瘤病毒16型(或18型)E6蛋白(HPV16/18E6)的表达及其临床意义。方法:随机抽取年龄为18～65岁的肉眼观为宫颈糜烂的患者100例,分为宫颈轻度糜烂组(30例)、中度糜烂组(41例)、重度糜烂组(29例),光滑组100例(对照组)。分别行阴道镜下宫颈活检,作出病理组织学诊断,采用免疫组织化学法(SP法)测定宫颈组织中HPV16/18E6表达情况。结果:(1)各组宫颈活检的病理结果分为正常、宫颈炎、宫颈上皮内瘤样病变(CIN)Ⅰ、CINⅡ、CINⅢ及宫颈癌(Ca)。各组间疾病构成差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),且CINⅡ、CINⅢ及Ca随着疾病严重程度亦呈增加趋势。(2)宫颈光滑组、轻度糜烂组、中度糜烂组及重度糜烂组的HPV16/18E6蛋白阳性率分别为21.0%、26.7%、31.7%及51.6%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。其中,光滑组与轻度糜烂组及中度糜烂组、轻度糜烂组与中度糜烂组阳性率差异无统计学意义(均P>0.05);重度糜烂组与其他各组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05或P<0.01)。结论:肉眼拟诊为宫颈糜烂的患者其组织学诊断多样化,糜烂程度越高,发生宫颈上皮内瘤变及宫颈癌的可能性越大,HPV16/18E6的表达水平亦有随之升高的趋势。

四川地区宫颈癌组织HPV18和HPV45 E6基因突变分析

采用聚合酶链反应技术对四川地区2003～2004年收集的60例宫颈癌患者的癌组织DNA进行人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）E6基因扩增，获得HPV18和45型E6基因．序列分析发现，18型三例E6基因有同样的两处同义突变；45型两例E6基因发生突变，一例有两处碱基突变，另一例发生六处碱基突变，其中两处涉及氨基酸变化，均位于E6抗原决定簇区．HPV45型E6基因中134位c→t，157位c→t，259位g→t和341位t→c的碱基点突变未见报道．另外，该地区HPV18和45型突变株之间存在碱基互变，它们之间的最小差异比野生型HPV18和HPV45之间的差异小4．05％，该数值比在非洲发现的突变株的要小很多，该结果支持HPV18和HPV45可能起源于非洲的观点．