Human Papillomavirus and Female Genital Cancers

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This lecture offers a comprehensive overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and its role as a potent cancer agent. We will explore HPV's oncogenic potential, highlighting high-risk types like HPV-16 and 18, and the action of viral oncogenes E6 and E7 in disrupting cellular processes. Additionally, we will examine HPV’s ability to integrate into host chromosomes, disrupt E2 regulation, and evade immune detection. We will discuss epidemiological factors influencing HPV prevalence, including...