BACKGROUND: The L1 capsid protein is a viral nuclear protein that encapsidates the human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA to build
new infectious particles. Previous studies in immune-competent patients have shown that detectable ...
Mnisi, E.F.; Dreyer, Greta; Richter, Karin Louise; Horton, A.; Snyman, Leon Cornelius(Open Journals Systems, 2013)
BACKGROUND: There is a need to simplify cervical cancer screening to reach more women. Tampon-collected
specimens can be tested using molecular methods, but this type of self-screening has not been properly
evaluated as ...
