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Roles of E6 and E7 Human Papillomavirus Proteins in Molecular Pathogenesis of Cervical Cancer
Eskandar Taghizadeh1,2, Sepideh Jahangiri3, Daryoush Rostami4
1Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) cancers are expected to be major global health concerns in the upcoming decades. The growth of HPV-positive cancer cells depends on the consistent expression of oncoprotein which has been poorly taken into account in the cellular communication. Among them, E6/E7 oncoproteins are attractive therapeutic targets as their inhibition rapidly leads to the onset of aging in HPV-positive cancer cells. This cellular response is associated with the regeneration of p53, pRb anti-proliferative proteins as well as the mTOR signaling pathway; hence, the identification of involved and application of E6/E7 inhibitors can lead to new therapeutic strategies. In the present review, we focused on the pathogenicity of E6/E7 Proteins of human papillomavirus and their roles associated with the cervical cancer.
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