Human papillomavirus in cervical condylomata. An immunohistochemical study

Ric Clin Lab. 1983 Apr-Jun;13(2):255-60. doi: 10.1007/BF02904839.

Abstract

Twenty-seven cervical condylomata were studied by morphological and immunohistochemical methods (peroxidase-antiperoxidase technique according to Sternberger, with some modifications). The antiserum was obtained from rabbits immunized by human papillomavirus virions; 37% of condylomata stained positively and the koilocytotic cells showed a dark brown nuclear stain. This technique, not particularly useful for diagnostic purposes, could be employed to obtain better understanding of the natural history of these cervical neoplasias.

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Viral / analysis*
  • Condylomata Acuminata / analysis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Papillomaviridae / immunology*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / analysis*

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral