Human papillomavirus-mediated carcinogenesis and HPV-associated oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Part 1: Human papillomavirus-mediated carcinogenesis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>High-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) E6 and E7 oncoproteins are essential factors for HPV-induced carcinogenesis, and for the maintenance of the consequent neoplastic growth. Cellular transformation is achieved by complex interaction of these oncogenes with sever...

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Main Authors: Khammissa Razia AG, Wood Neil H, Feller Liviu, Lemmer Johan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/6/1/14