Epstein-Barr Virus (LMP-1) and p16 Expression Patterns in Nasopharyngeal Carcinomas subtypes: A 5-year Retrospective Study from Kano, Northern Nigeria

Background

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is one of the most common types of head and neck cancers, characterised by a distinct geographic distribution. The disease has been linked to Epstein-Bar Virus (EBV) infection, and environmental agents. P16 is a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor that is involved in cell cycle regulation.