Cytokine Profiles in Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Associations with Lesion Severity and Exploratory Treatment Response

Background

Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) is the principal cause of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Cytokines regulate antiviral immunity and tissue remodeling, and cytokine profiling may provide additional information about the biology of cervical lesions.

Objective