The Art of Cytology
by Suzanne L. Adams, CT (ASCP)
Dedicated to Education and Research in Nutrition and Disease Prevention
Helping to Build Strong Genes and Healthy Cells

"Fighting the war against cancer, birth defects, and disease
processes by applying common sense practices to everyday living."



Vitamin A /Carotenoid Deficiency Cell Changes

parakeratosis
cervical cytology specimen (Pap)
Features include keratinizing squamous metaplasia, parakeratosis, and hyperkeratosis
These celluar changes are characteristic features of HPV and precursors to many squamous type cancers
They are also associated with Vitamin A /Carotenoid Deficiency
 


Excerpts from the Art of Cytology
Vitamin A and Carotinoids

Vitamin A Therapy


Research Studies

Vitamin A Deficiency and HPV
HPV-Induced Carcinogenesis is Associated with Reduced Retinoic Acid levels
Retinoic Acid, Trascription Factor SOX9, and Melanomas

Treatment of HPV Lesions with Retinoic Acid
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