Dysregulation of the p16-CDK6 axis characterizes HPV-unrelated p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma
Kazuki Hayashi, Miki Kobayashi, Taku Kitano, Takahito Fukusumi, Toshihiro Kishikawa, Takashi Fujii, Rikifumi Ohta, Shinichi Morishita, Eiji Hara, Hidenori Inohara, Tomonori Matsumoto
This study identifies dysregulation of the p16-CDK6 axis in HPV-unrelated p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinomas, revealing a distinct molecular mechanism and clinical implications.
bioRxiv · Aug 19, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology