Abstract
Background: We aimed to use genomic data for optimizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) primer/probe sets for detection of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 in body fluids of patients with HPV-related head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HPV-HNSCC). Methods: We used genomic HPV-HNSCC sequencing data from a single institutional and a TCGA cohort. Optimized primer/probe sets were designed and tested for analytical performance in CaSki HPV-16 genome and confirmed in salivary rinse samples from patients with HPV-HNSCC. Results: The highest read density was observed between E5 and L2 regions. The E1 region contained a region that was universally present. Among candidate PCR primer/probe sets created, six reliably detected 30 HPV-16 copy number. In a CLIA certified laboratory setting, the combination of two novel primer/probe with E7 sets improved performance in salivary rinse samples with a sensitivity of 96% and specificity of 100%. Conclusions: PCR-based detection of HPV-16 DNA in HPV-HNSCC can be improved using rational genomic design.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 688-697 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Head and Neck |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- DNA primer
- head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
- human papillomavirus
- polymerase chain reaction
- whole-genome sequencing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology