Mechanisms of cell entry by human papillomaviruses: an overview

<p>Abstract</p> <p>As the primary etiological agents of cervical cancer, human papillomaviruses (HPVs) must deliver their genetic material into the nucleus of the target cell. The viral capsid has evolved to fulfil various roles that are critical to establish viral infection. The p...

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Main Authors: Delvenne Philippe O, Renoux Virginie M, Boulet Gaëlle AV, Horvath Caroline AJ, Bogers John-Paul J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/11