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Published on: March 13, 2011
Proliferation-inducing viruses in non-permissive systems as possible causes of human cancers
1Deutsches Krebsforschungzentrum, Heidelberg, Germany. zurhausen@dkfz-heidelberg.de
Abstract:
Animal viruses, some of which are probably unable to replicate in human cells, could be transmitted to people where they may be linked to tumours currently not attributed to viruses. Several human virus types have oncogenic potential in animals. A potential risk for acquiring such infections by handling and preparation of animal products was analysed against the background of available epidemiological reports. Human tumours should be systematically assessed for proliferation-inducing viruses in non-permissive systems.
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