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June 20, 2026JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Antibodies to Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Antigens in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Comparison of Active Cases With Long-Term Survivors

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WHWerner HenleHHHung-chiu HoGHG HenleChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Randomized trial compares antibody levels in active nasopharyngeal carcinoma cases and long-term survivors, suggesting different immune responses.

Key Points

  • This research aims to compare antibody responses to Epstein-Barr virus antigens in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients before treatment and long-term survivors.
  • Analyzed sera from nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients before treatment and long-term survivors
  • Measured antibody titers to EBV capsid antigens and early antigen complex components
  • Compared serologic activity between active and long-term survivor groups
  • Active patients (BT group) had higher anti-VCA and anti-D titers compared to long-term survivors (LTS)
  • LTS exhibited lower anti-VCA titers and more patients showed anti-R as the dominant or only antibody
  • No significant stage-related increments in serologic activities were seen in LTS, suggesting declines in anti-VCA and anti-D titers.

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Henle et al. (1973) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f63db0793dc1a536d8chttps://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/51.2.361
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