Genomagnetic LAMP-based electrochemical test for determination of high-risk HPV16 and HPV18 in clinical samples.

Major cause of cervical cancer is a persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomaviruses (HPV). For that reason, HPV testing is now becoming an important addition to standard cytological screening of cervical malignancies in women (known as Pap test). New methods are sought which could offer rapid and inexpensive detection schemes, such as those based on electrochemical (EC) readout.

[Human Papillomavirus - Role in Cervical Carcinogenesis and Methods of Detection].

Background: Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) strains, especially HPV 16 and HPV 18, is associated with the onset of various malignant diseases, including cervical carcinoma in women. HPV DNA testing is thus being implemented as a complementary method to standard cytological examination, mainly due to its increased sensitivity.

Aim: This review outlines the role of HPV in cervical carcinogenesis, with a focus on the formation of cervical intraepithelial neoplasias (CIN1-3) and the molecular mechanism underlying cellular transformation.

Current Methods of microRNA Analysis.

Background: MicroRNA (miRNA) are a class of short non-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression at the post-transcription level by binding to mRNA. By affecting many physiological processes, including cellular proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis, they have a major impact on the development of cancer as well as other diseases. Hence, miRNAs could serve as potential tumor biomarkers in e.

Selective elimination of neuroblastoma cells by synergistic effect of Akt kinase inhibitor and tetrathiomolybdate.

Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumour of infancy. Pathological activation of glucose consumption, glycolysis and glycolysis-activating Akt kinase occur frequently in neuroblastoma cells, and these changes correlate with poor prognosis of patients. Therefore, several inhibitors of glucose utilization and the Akt kinase activity are in preclinical trials as potential anti-cancer drugs.