An Investigation on the role of tumor necrosis factor-α induced protein 8 (TNFAIP8) family in the development and progression of oral cancer

Abstract

Cancers of oral cavity is emerging as a major health concern worldwide with highest incidence in India. Despite the huge medical advancements in cancer therapy and the easy accessibility of tumor, the 5-year survival rate of oral cancer remains as low as 50-“55% and with increase in disease progression survival rate tend to decrease drastically. Unfortunately, in India, almost 2/3 of the oral cancer cases are diagnosed only in the advanced stage of the disease making it difficult to treat and