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Folate status, HPV persistence and cervical cancer risk

Hilary J Powers’s research found that a higher concentration of folate in cervical cells, and a chemical change in an important cancer gene, DAPK, are predictors of HPV persistence

Researcher: Hilary Powers
Grant type: Regular Grant Programme
Countries: UK
Cancer types: Cervical
Exposures: Diet & nutrition
Status: Completed
Area: Cancer prevention

Grant title

Evaluation of the role of cervical cell folate status and gene specific methylation motif as determinants of HPV persistence: a nested case-control study.