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Erschienen in: Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy 2/2003

01.06.2003 | Original Research Article

Investigation into a Possible Association Between Oral Lichen Planus, the Human Herpesviruses, and the Human Papillomaviruses

verfasst von: Cathal ÓFlatharta, Stephen R. Flint, Mary Toner, David Butler, Dr Mohamed J. E. M. F. Mabruk

Erschienen in: Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy | Ausgabe 2/2003

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Abstract

Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic relapsing cell-mediated condition of unknown etiology. The purpose of this study was to ascertain if the human herpesviruses (HHVs) or human papillomaviruses (HPVs) act as possible factors or co-factors in the pathogenesis of OLP.
Methods: Thirty-eight histologically confirmed OLP and 20 normal control buccal mucosa tissue samples were analyzed. Polymerase chain reaction analysis was employed to detect members of the HHV and HPV families.
Results: The Epstein-Barr virus and HHV-7 were detected in a small percentage of tissue samples. However, HPV-16 was detected in 26.3% of OLP samples and 0% of the normal control tissues. The epidermodysplasia verruciformis-related HPV types were detected in 42% of OLP samples and 45% of normal control samples.
Conclusion: The results of this study do not suggest a causative role for members of the HHV family in the pathology of OLP. However, a statistical association was found between HPV-16 presence and OLP.
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Metadaten
Titel
Investigation into a Possible Association Between Oral Lichen Planus, the Human Herpesviruses, and the Human Papillomaviruses
verfasst von
Cathal ÓFlatharta
Stephen R. Flint
Mary Toner
David Butler
Dr Mohamed J. E. M. F. Mabruk
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2003
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy / Ausgabe 2/2003
Print ISSN: 1177-1062
Elektronische ISSN: 1179-2000
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03260023

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