The dsDNA virus papillomavirus is a common cause of cervical cancer.
The molecular mechanism underlying this involves:

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The dsDNA virus papillomavirus is a common cause of cervical cancer.  The molecular mechanism underlying this involves:

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activation of E2F transcription factor via sequestration of retinoblastoma protein.

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upregulation of cellular tumour suppressors due to viral promoters in the inserted provirus genome.

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activation of p53 via interaction with viral protein.

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introduction of a cell-derived viral oncogene (v-onc) carried within the viral genome.

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