Telomerase Induction in HPV Infection and Oncogenesis
Telomerase extends the repetitive DNA at the ends of linear chromosomes, and it is normally active in stem cells. When expressed in somatic diploid cells, it can lead to cellular immortalization. Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are associated with and high-risk for cancer activate telomerase through t...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/9/7/180 |