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Glucocorticoid-dependent transformation by human papillomavirus type 16 E7 coding and 3' noncoding sequences.

A Pater1, N S Belaguli, H A Gardner

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada.

Virology
|May 1, 1992
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 E7 gene is crucial for transforming rodent cells, requiring specific adjacent DNA sequences and splice sites for full effect. This finding clarifies HPV 16

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Virology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 infection is a major cause of cervical cancer.
  • Cell transformation by HPV 16 DNA requires glucocorticoid hormones.
  • The specific HPV 16 genetic elements responsible for transformation were not fully elucidated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the essential HPV 16 genetic sequences for primary rodent cell transformation.
  • To investigate the role of the E7 gene and adjacent sequences in HPV 16-mediated transformation.
  • To determine the functional significance of splice donor sites in the transformation process.

Main Methods:

  • Mutational analysis of the HPV 16 promoter/enhancer region.
  • Deletion mutagenesis of E7 coding sequences and adjacent 3' regions.

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  • Assessment of cell transformation frequency and E7 RNA levels.

    • Main Results:

    • The E7 gene's protein-coding sequences are the sole essential viral coding elements for transformation.
    • Sequences adjacent to the 3' end of the E7 coding region are critical for transformation.
    • Specific splice donor sites, particularly one near the 3' end of the E7 open reading frame (ORF), are implicated in cis-acting functions for transformation.

    Conclusions:

    • The HPV 16 E7 gene and specific adjacent cis-acting sequences, including splice donor sites, are indispensable for cell transformation.
    • Understanding these elements provides insight into HPV 16 oncogenesis.
    • Targeting these sequences could offer novel therapeutic strategies against HPV-associated cancers.