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The Role of the JC Virus in Central Nervous System Tumorigenesis.
International journal of molecular sciences - 28 Aug 2020
Ahye Nicholas, Bellizzi Anna, May Dana, Wollebo Hassen S
Abstract excerpt
Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. The study of DNA tumor-inducing viruses and their oncoproteins as a causative agent in cancer initiation and tumor progression has greatly enhanced our understanding of cancer cell biology. The initiation of oncogenesis is a complex process. Specific gene mutations cause functional changes in the cell that ultimately result in the inability to regulate...
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