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8.2 Viral infections & cancers Flashcards

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cell cycle machinery controls what ?

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cell proliferation

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Cancer is a disease of ?

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inappropriate cell proliferation

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What’s oncogene ?

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genetic material that carries the ability to induce cancer

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A checkpoint is a ….. mechanism in the cell cycle

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regulatory

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What is p53 ?

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human suppressor gene

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What are 2 checkpoints in cell cycle ?

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  • G1/S checkpoint
  • G2/M checkpoint
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p53 exerts its effects mainly through what protein ?

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p21

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what does p21 inhibit ? which does what ?

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cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), prevent the progressing to next phase

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what does p53 arrest ?

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cell cycle for DNA repair if damage is detected

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When p53 arrests cell cycle for DNA repair if damage is detected what does it ensure ? [change ?!]

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DNA repair before cell division induces DNA repair genes

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If the DNA damage is irreparable , what does p53 do ?

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promotes apoptosis by inducing the transcription of pro-apoptotic genes such as BAX and activation of caspases

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What are oncogenic viruses ?

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viruses that can cause cancer by altering the genetic material of host cells

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Cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) ?

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  • cervical
  • anal
  • oropharyngeal
  • vulvar
  • vaginal
  • penile
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Types of HPV ?

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  • high-risk HPV types include HPV-16 and HPV-18
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cancers caused by epstein-barr virus ?

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  • Burkitt lymphoma
  • Hodgkin lymphoma
  • nasopharyngeal carcinoma
  • gastric cancer
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What is the primary mechanism by which epstein-barr virus (EBV) contributes to cancer development?

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** latent infection of B cells and epithelial cells.**

[extra] During latency, the virus expresses specific genes that drive cell proliferation, prevent apoptosis, and evade immune detection.

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cancers caused by heptitis B virus (HBV) ?

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  • hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
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Mechanism of how hepatitis B virus leads to cancer ?

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HBV can cause chronic liver infection, which may lead to liver cirrhosis, inflammation, and eventually hepatocellular carcinoma

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cancers caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV )?

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  • hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
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Mechanism of how hepatitis C virus leads to cancer ?

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HCV can cause chronic liver infection, which may lead to liver cirrhosis, fibrosis, and eventually hepatocellular carcinoma

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Cancers caused by human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) ?

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adult T-cell leukemia/ lymphoma (ATLL)

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mechanism of HTLV-1 (human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1) to result in cancer ?

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integration of viral DNA into host T-cell genome

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cancers caused by Kaposi’s Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus or Human Herpesvirus 8 (KSHV/HHV-8)

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  • Kaposi’s sarcoma
  • primary effusion lymphoma
  • multicentric Castleman disease.
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mechanism of Kaposi’s Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus or Human Herpesvirus 8 (KSHV/HHV-8) leading to causing cancer ?

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latent infection in endothelial cells

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cancers caused by merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV) ?

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merkel cell carcinoma

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mechanism for merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV) to cause cancer ?

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integration of viral DNA leading to mutations

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HPV is the most common….

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sexually transmitted infection (STI)

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Percentage of sexually active unvaccinated men and women that get the HPV virus at some point in their life ?

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80%

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Transmission of HPV ?

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  • more likely transmitted through direct contact
  • with infected skin (i.e. wart is present)
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testing for HPV ? males & females

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  • males - only visual exam
  • females - visual exam & detection through smears
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early proteins with HPV

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E1- E7

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what are HPV 6 and HPV 11 the cause of ? [remove]

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  • benign lesions of skin (warts)
  • mucous membrane of the genital and anal areas
  • extragenital (papillomas of the mouth )
  • respiratory (recurrent respiratory papillomatosis)
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What are HPV 16 and HPV 18 involved in the development of ?

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  • precancerous lesions
  • cancers of various organs first and foremost the cervix
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What are condylomata acuminata ?

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benign anogenital warts most often caused by HPV types 6 and 11

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What other types of warts other than condylomata acuminata can HPV types 6 and 11 cause?

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laryngeal and oropharyngeal warts

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How long is the incubation period for warts caused by HPV?

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1 to 6 months

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What are the characteristics of visible anogenital warts?

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soft, moist, minute pink or gray polyps that can enlarge, become pedunculated, have rough surfaces, and may occur in clusters

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What symptoms might patients with anogenital warts experience?

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Although usually asymptomatic, some patients may experience itching, burning, or discomfort

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Where do anogenital warts commonly occur in men?

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commonly under the foreskin, on the coronal sulcus, within the urethral meatus, and on the penile shaft.

They may occur around the anus and in the rectum, especially in homosexual men

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Where do anogenital warts commonly occur in women?

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the vulva, vaginal wall, cervix, and perineum.

The urethra and anal region may also be affected.

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Which HPV types usually cause flat endocervical or anal warts, and why are they difficult to diagnose?

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HPV types 16 and 18

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If condylomata acuminata (anogenital warts caused by HPV) gone untreated what happens ?

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  • Transmission to sex partners and newborns
  • Warts may grow and spread if left untreated
  • May cause cervical cancer
  • Block openings from anus, vagina and urethra
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Cervical cancer develops from ..?

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pre-cancerous stage of cervix known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)

change by persistence infection (dysplasia)

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Cervical cancer appears to be cause by infection with what HPV types ? what’s the different between the types ?

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  • 16 , 18 = most common high risk , associated with pre-malignant regions
  • 31, 33, 35, 39 =high risk
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HPV type 16 most common which carcinoma ?

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squamous cell

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HPV type 18 more associated with what carcinoma ?

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adenocarcinoma

47
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Type of HPV makes a difference in terms of the likelhood of …. ?

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malignancy

48
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Type of HPV makes a difference in terms of the likelihood of malignancy:

  1. subtypes 2, 4 :
  2. HPV types 6 & 11 :
  3. HPV types 16 & 18:
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  1. common , skin warts
  2. associated with benign genital warts, low risk
  3. mainly found in CIN 2 and 3 and in invasive carcinoma, high risk
49
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List 4 risk factors for cervical cancer

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  • younger age at first intercourse
  • a high lifetime number of sex partners
  • cigarette smoking - weakens immune system
  • immunodeficiency - weaken immune system
  • oral contraceptives
  • sexually transmitted disease
50
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Why is a younger age at first intercourse a risk factor for cervical cancer ?

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the cells in the transformation zone are actively dividing and replicating, making them more vulnerable to HPV-induced changes.

51
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Regardless of sexual history, what shoudl clinicians assume with women and HPV infection ?

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women have been exposed to someone with HPV because it’s present (ubiquitous)

52
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symptoms of cervical cancer?

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  • often asymptomatic
  • irregular vaginal bleeding
53
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Larger cervical cancers (tumours grown significant size) symptoms more likely ?

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  • to bleed spontaneously
  • may cause foul-smelling vaginal discharge
  • pelvic pain
54
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What are some indicators of advanced (widespread) cervical cancer?

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  • obstructive uropathy, resulting in urinary issues
  • back pain
  • leg swelling due to venous or lymphatic obstruction
55
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How might cervical cancer be detected during a pelvic examination?

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detect an exophytic necrotic tumor in the cervix

56
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What is CIN ?

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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

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how is CIN graded ?

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based on histology

58
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CIN grades for cervical cancer ?

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  • CIN Grade 1: Mild cervical dysplasia (1/3)
  • CIN Grade 2: Moderate dysplasia (2/3)
  • CIN Grade 3: Severe dysplasia or carcinoma in situ (CIS) (more than 2/3)
  • full thickness involvement or carcinoma in situ
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Differences in risk between the 3 CIN grades ?

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CIN 1: low risk.
CIN 2 & 3: high risk.

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CIN 3 is unlikely to regress ..1…; if untreated, it may, over months or years, …2… the basement membrane, becoming …3…

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  1. spontaneously
  2. penetrate
  3. invasive carcinoma
61
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What happens when HPV infects cells in the cervix?

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HPV viral DNA integrates into host cell’s DNA

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How can integration of viral DNA contribute to carcinogenesis (the development of cancer)?

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can lead to alterations in genes, disrupting normal cellular functions and potentially triggering carcinogenesis

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What are some effects of these alterations in genes caused by HPV integration?

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loss of function of certain genes and the enhanced expression of oncogenes, which are genes that promote cell growth and division

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How might genetic rearrangement contribute to cancer development in the context of HPV infection?

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can lead to further disruptions in cellular processes, potentially promoting the development of cancerous cells

65
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What is meant by viral DNA, when episomal ?

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state of viral DNA when exists as a separate entity within host cell’s nucleus rather than being integrated into the host cell’s genome

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How does Human Papillomavirus (HPV) contribute to cervical cancer development, and what are the steps involved?

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  1. HPV infects cervical epithelial cells via micro-abrasions, entering through clathrin-coated pits.
  2. When the viral DNA is episomal, the E2 gene regulates expression of oncogenes E6 and E7.
  3. Integration into the host genome disrupts E2 gene function.
  4. Disruption of E2 leads to uncontrolled E6 and E7 expression.
  5. E6 degrades tumor suppressor gene p53; & E7 inactivates tumor suppressor gene Rb.
  6. These interactions drive cell cycle progression, potentially leading to cervical cancer development.
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How does HPV initially infect epithelial cells in the cervix?

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through micro-abrasions, entering the cells via clathrin-coated pits by endocytosis

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When the viral DNA is episomal, what role does the E2 gene play in the regulation of viral oncogenes E6 and E7?

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crucial role in regulating the expression of the viral oncogenes E6 and E7.

69
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What happens to the viral DNA after integration into the host genome, and how does this affect the E2 gene?

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viral DNA integrates into the host genome, disrupting the viral E2 gene

70
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How does the disruption of the E2 gene contribute to cervical cancer development?

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leads to uncontrolled expression of viral oncogenes E6 and E7, which are associated with cervical cancer development

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What are the specific actions of the viral oncogenes E6 and E7 in promoting cervical cancer?

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E6 binds to tumor suppressor gene p53, promoting its degradation, while E7 binds to tumor suppressor gene Rb, causing its inactivation.

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What cellular outcome is induced by the interactions of E6 and E7 with tumor suppressor genes?

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lead to the transition of the cell to the S phase

[extra] promoting cell proliferation and potentially contributing to the development of cancer.

73
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What is the role of the E6 gene product in HPV infection?

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gene product binds to the human p53 tumor suppressor protein, impeding its ability to regulate cell growth.

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How does the E7 gene product affect apoptosis in HPV-infected cells?

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exerts an anti-apoptotic effect through mutations in the p53 protein, preventing programmed cell death.

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76
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What is the consequence of the actions of E6 and E7 on cell growth?

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actions of E6 and E7 lead to unregulated and unimpeded cell growth, which can result in cancer transformation.

77
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when does squamous cell carcinoma become invasive ?

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when it penetrates the basement membrane

78
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What is cervical screening not for cancer ?

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a test

79
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What is cervical screening ? if left untreated it could lead to …?

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  • method of preventing cancer by detecting and treating early abnormalities
  • age 25 - 64
  • if left untreated, could lead to cancer in a woman’s cervix
80
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Steps of cervical screening ?

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  1. sample of cells taken from cervix for analysis
  2. speculum is inserted to open woman’s vagina & spatula used to sweep around the cervix
81
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Most women consider cervical screening procedure to be ?

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mildly uncomfortable

82
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Early detection and treatment of cervical cancer can prevent ….1…. % of cancers developing but like other screening tests it may …2.. detect ..3…. that could lead to cancer

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  1. 75%
  2. not always
  3. early cell changes
83
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What is the primary method of screening for cervical cancer used in England, Scotland, and Wales?

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HPV primary screening

84
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What does the lab do with your sample in HPV primary screening?

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The lab tests your sample for high-risk HPV most common (16 and 18)

85
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What determines the next steps after an HPV primary screening?

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the test results and tailored to your individual risk

86
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Why is it important to determine the grade of a neoplasm?

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it measures the degree of differentiation and helps predict the tumor’s growth rate and aggressiveness

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What does a low-grade neoplasm indicate?

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well-differentiated and resembles the parent normal tissue, implying that it will grow slowly

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What are the characteristics of a high-grade neoplasm?

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poorly differentiated and does not resemble normal tissue well, implying that it will grow more quickly than a low-grade neoplasm

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How does the grade of a neoplasm affect its growth rate?

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low-grade neoplasms growing slowly and high-grade neoplasms growing more quickly

90
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What is koliocyte ?

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squamous epithelial cell that has undergone a number of structural changes,

which occur as a result of infection of the cell by human papillomavirus

91
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2 features of a koliocyte ?

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  • condensed chromatin
  • perinuclear halo
92
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When are people invited for colposcopy ?

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if high-risk HPV and cell changes are found

93
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What does the colposcope provide a view of ?

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magnified view of the cervix and tissues to see abnormalities that are not visible to the naked eye

94
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What is a colposcopy ?

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a test to take a closer look at the cervix, further tests biopdy

95
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Prognosis of microinvasion ?

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good & treatment can be relatively conservative

96
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Why is prognosis serious if invasion is more deep ?

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likelihood of further spread increases dramatically

97
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What is the purpose of a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)?

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to remove abnormal cells from the cervix or vagina

98
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How does a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) work?

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a loop is heated by an electric current to function similarly to a surgical knife, allowing it to remove cells and tissues from the cervix or vagina

  1. loop inserted
  2. tissue removed from cervix
  3. medicine applied to reduce bleeding
99
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What is an important aspect of cervical carcinoma ?

A

its prevention

100
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List groups of people that should be vaccinated against HPV infection

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  • young women
  • all children aged 12 to 14
  • all girls under 25
  • boys born after 1 September 2006
  • man under 45 (GBMSM are at higher risk)
  • transgender people
101
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Why is it important to vaccinate against specific types of HPV?

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some types are more likely to cause cervical cancer, so knowing about them helps target the vaccination effectively

102
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% of oral cancers that are HPV-related in the UK ?

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25 % and 35 %

103
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Who are HPV-related oral cancers most common in ?

A

heterosexual men in their 40s and 50s

104
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approximately 90% of anal cancer cases are linked to what infection ?

A

HPV

105
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List risk factors for developing anal cancer

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  • Being over age 50
  • Having another type of cancer (such as penile, cervical, vaginal or vulvar cancer)
  • Having a weakened immune system (whether due to having HIV, taking certain medications or another reason)
  • Regularly experiencing anal abnormalities (such as fistulas, soreness, swelling and redness)
  • Having multiple sex partners
  • Engaging in receptive anal sexual activity
  • Smoking
106
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What’s the most common HPV genotype detected in about 70% of anal cancers ?

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HPV16

107
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Do all HPV infections develop into anal cancer?

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No, most HPV infections do not develop into anal cancer

108
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Why is having a weakened immune system a risk factor for anal cancer?

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it reduces the body’s ability to fight off HPV infections, increasing the likelihood of developing cancer

109
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How does engaging in receptive anal sexual activity increase the risk of anal cancer?

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increasing the likelihood of HPV transmission and potential infection

110
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Anal cancer is not always linked to what ?

A

analreceptive intercourse

111
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what can significantly reduce the risk of cancer development ?

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early detection through screenings

112
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What should public health initiatives focus on with HPV ?

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increasing vaccination rates and awareness of HPV and its risks

113
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Why is continued research essential with HPV ?

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to fully understand the virus-cancer link and improve prevention and treatment strategies

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