The SARS-CoV-2 Virus could Downregulate Dual Specificity Phosphatase-1 Expression in Oral Cancer: A Plausible Hypothesis that could Explain Oral Cancer Progression in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Post-pandemic Situation

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2022 Oct 1;23(10):963-964. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3334.

Abstract

This study explores the downregulation of Dual Specificity Phosphatase-1 (DUSP-1) expression in oral cancer progression during the pandemic and post-pandemic situations. Keywords: COVID-19, Dual specificity phosphatase-1, Oral cancer, SARS-CoV-2.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Disease Progression
  • Dual Specificity Phosphatase 1* / genetics
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Humans
  • Mouth Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Neoplastic Processes
  • SARS-CoV-2

Substances

  • DUSP1 protein, human
  • Dual Specificity Phosphatase 1