The cervix is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus that projects into and connects with the vagina, comprising the endocervical canal lined by columnar epithelium and the ectocervix covered by squamous epithelium, which meet at the transformation zone. This squamocolumnar junction is of central clinical importanc…
The cervix is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus that projects into and connects with the vagina, comprising the endocervical canal lined by columnar epithelium and the ectocervix covered by squamous epithelium, which meet at the transformation zone. This squamocolumnar junction is of central clinical importance because it is the principal site of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and of the precancerous epithelial changes, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, that may progress to Cervical Cancer. The cervix performs key reproductive functions, producing cervical mucus that varies across the menstrual cycle to modulate sperm transit, providing a barrier against ascending infection, and dilating during labour. Screening of the cervix through cytology and HPV testing, together with vaccination, underpins Cervical Cancer prevention. Research relevant to this topic examines uptake of Cervical Cancer screening among women and hospital staff, the role of human papillomavirus in virus-induced carcinogenesis, activation of the PI3K/mTOR/AKT pathway in Cervical Cancer, cervico-vaginal smear abnormalities, and immunohistochemical evaluation of intraepithelial and benign cervical lesions using p16/INK4a and Ki-67. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research on the cervix and Cervical Cancer, including HPV-related carcinogenesis, screening, cytopathology, and molecular markers relevant to the prevention and diagnosis of cervical disease.
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