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MicroRNA-based Regulation of Picornavirus Tropism
Published on: February 6, 2017
PTEN regulation in virus-associated cancers
Shaian Tavakolian1, Zahra Shokati Eshkiki2, Abolfazl Akbari3
1The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Abstract:
Despite advancements in science, researchers still face challenges in curing patients with malignancies. This health issue is linked to various risk factors, including alcohol consumption, age, sex, and infectious diseases. Among these, viral agents play a significant role in cancer-related health problems and are currently a subject of ongoing research. In this review, we summarize how several viruses-such as herpesviruses, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and adenovirus-impact cancer signaling pathways through their effects on the tumor suppressor PTEN.
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