摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an in vitro method for screening human female subjects to assess their risk of developing cervical carcinoma. SOLUTION: The method includes screening the subject for expression of mRNA transcripts from the E6 and optionally the L1 gene of human papillomavirus, wherein subjects positive for expression of L1 and/or E6 mRNA are evaluated to be at risk of developing cervical carcinoma. Kits for carrying out such methods are also provided. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT |