Staining Pattern and Clinicopathological Features of Epstein-Barr Virus, Latent Membrane Protein 1 Expression in Patients with Gastric Carcinoma in Lake Zone, Tanzania
BMC Cancer
Authors
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Athuman Chalamila
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all co-authors on this important contribution to cancer research
Abstract
published in BMC Cancer.
This study investigated the expression of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Latent Membrane Protein 1 (LMP-1) in gastric carcinoma and its relationship with clinicopathological characteristics among patients in Tanzania's Lake Zone. The findings revealed a 40.3% prevalence of LMP-1 overexpression, with significant associations observed among patients aged 45-60 years, those with poorly differentiated tumors, and the diffuse histological subtype.
These findings provide valuable evidence that can support improved patient stratification and identify individuals who may benefit from LMP-1 screening as a predictive marker for targeted therapy and prognostic assessment. The study also contributes to the growing body of evidence on EBV-associated gastric carcinoma in sub-Saharan Africa and highlights the importance of advancing cancer diagnostics and precision medicine in resource-limited settings.
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