High-risk HPV E5-induced cell fusion: a critical initiating event in the early stage of HPV-associated cervical cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cervical cancer is strongly associated with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) and viral oncoproteins E5, E6 and E7 can transform cells by various mechanisms. It is proposed that oncogenic virus-induced cell fusion may contribute t...

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Main Authors: Gao Peng, Zheng Jie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/238