| Literature DB >> 17305480 |
Shreya Kanodia1, Laura M Fahey, W Martin Kast.
Abstract
The greatest risk factor for the development of cervical and other cancers that have been linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV) family is the persistence of the virus. To persist for the decades required to develop HPV-related cancers, the virus must escape host immunity. HPV is a simple DNA virus that has evolved to escape immune attack by a combination of stealth and interference. This review focuses on the mechanisms by which HPV can evade recognition by the host immune system.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17305480 DOI: 10.2174/156800907780006869
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Cancer Drug Targets ISSN: 1568-0096 Impact factor: 3.428