In pathbreaking research, a city-based government institute in collaboration with HCG has detected 114 genetic variants which cause oral cancer in humans. The study also identified key genetic signatures that can predict survival in oral cancer patients with over 90 percent accuracy. 

Speaking on the occasion of the world cancer day, Minister for IT/BT and Science & technology Dr. C N Ashwath Narayan said, “Though oral cancer is one of the most common in the country (40% of all cancer cases), this was the first time such extensive research was carried out on it. Data obtained has been compared with Wester n genetics. The study report has been published in a highly acclaimed medical journal.” 

The researchers have identified novel mutations in the IR AK1 gene, further enabling the target-directed treatment without affecting healthy cells in the body. 

Source: The New Indian Express