Global Variation of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes and Selected Genes Involved in Cervical Malignancies

• Main Authors: R.S. Akram Husain (Author), V. Ramakrishnan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ubiquity Press, 2016-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 2214-9996; 10.1016/j.aogh.2015.08.026
• Keywords: cervical cancer; HPV vaccines; human papillomavirus; mutation; oncogene; Infectious and parasitic diseases; RC109-216; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270
• Source: Annals of Global Health, Vol 81, Iss 5, Pp 675-683 (2016)

Background: Carcinoma of the cervix is ranked second among the top 5 cancers affecting women globally. Parallel to other cancers, it is also a complex disease involving numerous factors such as <a title="Learn more about Human Papillomavirus" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/human-papillomavirus">human papillomavirus</a> (HPV) infection followed by the activity of <a title="Learn more about Oncogene" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/oncogene">oncogenes</a> and environmental factors. The incidence rate of the disease remains high in developing countries due to lack of awareness, followed by <a title="Learn more about Mass Screening" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/mass-screening">mass screening</a> programs, various socioeconomic issues, and low usage of preventive vaccines. Over the past 3 decades, extensive research has taken place in cervical malignancy to elucidate the role of host genes in the <a title="Learn more about Pathogenesis" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/pathogenesis">pathogenesis</a> of the disease, yet it remains one of the most prevalent diseases. It is imperative that recent genome-wide techniques be used to determine whether <a title="Learn more about Carcinogenesis" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/carcinogenesis">carcinogenesis</a> of oncogenes is associated with cervical cancer at the molecular level and to translate that knowledge into developing diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Objective: The aim of this study was to discuss HPV predominance with their genotype distribution worldwide, and in India, as well as to discuss the newly identified oncogenes related to cervical cancer in current scenario. Findings: Using data from various databases and robust technologies, oncogenes associated with cervical malignancies were identified and are explained in concise manner. Conclusion: Due to the advent of recent technologies, new candidate genes are explored and can be used as precise biomarkers for screening and developing <a title="Learn more about Biological target" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/biological-target">drug targets</a>.