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Rosing F, Meier M, Schroeder L, Laban S, Hoffmann T, Kaufmann A, Siefer O, Wuerdemann N, Klußmann JP, Rieckmann T, Alt Y, Faden DL, Waterboer T, Höfler D. Quantification of human papillomavirus cell-free DNA from low-volume blood plasma samples by digital PCR. Microbiol Spectr 2024; 12:e0002424. [PMID: 38829114 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00024-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
Abstract
The incidence rate of human papillomavirus-driven oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC) is increasing in countries with high human development index. HPV cell-free DNA (cfDNA) isolated from 3 to 4 mL blood plasma has been successfully used for therapy surveillance. A highly discussed application of HPV-cfDNA is early detection of HPV-OPC. This requires sensitive and specific cfDNA detection as cfDNA levels can be very low. To study the predictive power of pre-diagnostic HPV-cfDNA, archived samples from epidemiological cohorts with limited plasma volume are an important source. To establish a cfDNA detection workflow for low plasma volumes, we compared cfDNA purification methods [MagNA Pure 96 (MP96) and QIAamp ccfDNA/RNA] and digital PCR systems (Biorad QX200 and QIAGEN QIAcuity One). Final assay validation included 65 low-volume plasma samples from oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) patients with defined HPV status stored for 2-9 years. MP96 yielded a 28% higher cfDNA isolation efficiency in comparison to QIAamp. Both digital PCR systems showed comparable analytical sensitivity (6-17 copies for HPV16 and HPV33), but QIAcuity detected both types in the same assay. In the validation set, the assay had 80% sensitivity (n = 28/35) for HPV16 and HPV33 and a specificity of 97% (n = 29/30). In samples with ≥750 µL plasma, the sensitivity was 85% (n = 17/20), while in samples with <750 µL plasma, it was 73% (n = 11/15). Despite the expected drop in sensitivity with decreased plasma volume, the assay is sensitive and highly specific even in low-volume samples and thus suited for studies exploring HPV-cfDNA as an early HPV-OPC detection marker in low-volume archival material.IMPORTANCEHPV-OPC has a favorable prognosis compared to HPV-negative OPC. However, the majority of tumors is diagnosed after regional spread, thus making intensive treatment necessary. This can cause lasting morbidity with a large impact on quality of life. One potential method to decrease treatment-related morbidity is early detection of the cancer. HPV cfDNA has been successfully used for therapy surveillance and has also been detected in pre-diagnostic samples of HPV-OPC patients. These pre-diagnostic samples are only commonly available from biobanks, which usually only have small volumes of blood plasma available. Hence, we have developed a workflow optimized for small-volume archival samples. With this method, a high sensitivity can be achieved despite sample limitations, making it suitable to conduct further large-scale biobank studies of HPV-cfDNA as a prognostic biomarker for HPV-OPC.
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- Fabian Rosing
- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Center of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Ulm, University Medical Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Center of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Ulm, University Medical Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Center of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Ulm, University Medical Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, HPV Research Laboratory, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Radiobiology and Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Mass Eye and Ear, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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Letafati A, Taghiabadi Z, Zafarian N, Tajdini R, Mondeali M, Aboofazeli A, Chichiarelli S, Saso L, Jazayeri SM. Emerging paradigms: unmasking the role of oxidative stress in HPV-induced carcinogenesis. Infect Agent Cancer 2024; 19:30. [PMID: 38956668 PMCID: PMC11218399 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-024-00581-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
Abstract
The contribution of the human papillomavirus (HPV) to cancer is significant but not exclusive, as carcinogenesis involves complex mechanisms, notably oxidative stress. Oxidative stress and HPV can independently cause genome instability and DNA damage, contributing to tumorigenesis. Oxidative stress-induced DNA damage, especially double-strand breaks, aids in the integration of HPV into the host genome and promotes the overexpression of two viral proteins, E6 and E7. Lifestyle factors, including diet, smoking, alcohol, and psychological stress, along with genetic and epigenetic modifications, and viral oncoproteins may influence oxidative stress, impacting the progression of HPV-related cancers. This review highlights various mechanisms in oxidative-induced HPV-mediated carcinogenesis, including altered mitochondrial morphology and function leading to elevated ROS levels, modulation of antioxidant enzymes like Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Glutathione (GSH), and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx), induction of chronic inflammatory environments, and activation of specific cell signaling pathways like the Phosphoinositide 3-kinase, Protein kinase B, Mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/AKT/mTOR) and the Extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling pathway. The study highlights the significance of comprehending and controlling oxidative stress in preventing and treating cancer. We suggested that incorporating dietary antioxidants and targeting cancer cells through mechanisms involving ROS could be potential interventions to mitigate the impact of oxidative stress on HPV-related malignancies.
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- Arash Letafati
- Department of Virology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences "A. Rossi-Fanelli", Sapienza University of Rome, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Vittorio Erspamer", Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Virology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
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Jalali‐Alhosseini P, Shoja Z, Jalilvand S. Variant analysis of human papillomavirus type 52 in Iranian women during 2018-2020: A case-control study. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e2158. [PMID: 38952402 PMCID: PMC11215532 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Knowing the regional variants of distinct human papillomavirus (HPV) types is valuable as it can be beneficial for studying their epidemiology, pathogenicity, and evolution. For this reason, the sequence variations of the E6 gene of HPV 52 were investigated among women with normal cervical cytology and premalignant/malignant cervical samples. Methods Sixty-four HPV 52-positive samples were analyzed using semi-nested PCR and sequencing. Results Our findings showed that all samples belonged to lineage A (61%) or B (39%). Among samples that were infected with the A lineage, sublineages A1 and A2 were detected and sublineage A1 was dominant. No association was found between lineages and stage of disease (p > 0.05). Conclusion Our results revealed that the A lineage, sublineage A1, and B lineage were common in Iranian women. Nevertheless, more studies with larger sample sizes are required to estimate the pathogenicity risk of HPV 52 lineages in Iranian women with cervical cancer.
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- Department of Virology, School of Public HealthTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Li X, Wang W, Wang J, Jiang M, He J, Tan S. Identification of HPV-E7 specific TCRs for tumor immunotherapy. Mol Immunol 2024; 171:56-65. [PMID: 38795685 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2024.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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The oncogenic protein E7 of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is constitutionally expressed in HPV-associated tumors and has the potential to be targeted in T cell receptor (TCR)-based immunotherapy. Adoptive transfer of TCR-engineered T (TCR-T) cells has shown promise as a therapeutic approach for HPV-induced tumors. This study aimed to identify HPV-E7 specific TCRs from HLA-A11:01 transgenic mice through single-cell sorting and sequencing facilitated by E789-97/HLA-A11:01 tetramer. Two dominant TCRs were identified, which exhibited specific binding to E789-97 presented in the context of HLA-A*11:01. TCR-T cells were prepared by infecting primary T cells with lentiviruses containing the TCR genes, and the two TCRs demonstrated substantial responsiveness and showed CD8+ dependent cytokine secretion characteristics. Further analyses of the cytokine profiles revealed that the two TCRs were capable of exerting polyfunctional responses upon specific stimulation. These findings suggest that the two TCRs represent promising candidates for the development of future therapeutic drugs targeting HPV-E7 in the context of HLA-A*11:01 for tumor immunotherapy.
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- Xiaowen Li
- Institute of Physical Science and Information, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Pathogen Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Pathogen Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Pathogen Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Pathogen Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Pathogen Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Pathogen Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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James CD, Otoa RO, Youssef AH, Fontan CT, Sannigrahi MK, Windle B, Basu D, Morgan IM. HPV16 genome structure analysis in oropharyngeal cancer PDXs identifies tumors with integrated and episomal genomes. Tumour Virus Res 2024; 18:200285. [PMID: 38936774 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvr.2024.200285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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HPV + oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPC) incidence recently surpassed cervical cancer and is the most common HPV-related cancer in the developed world. HPV16 is in ∼90 % of HPV + OPCs, with episomal genomes in the majority of cases. Most existing HPV16+ cancer cell lines derive from outside the oropharynx and harbor integrated HPV genomes. Thus, there is need for OPC preclinical models to evaluate standard and experimental therapeutics in the presence of episomal HPV16 oncogenic drivers. Here we characterize HPV genome structures in eight HPV16+ OPC patient-derived xenografts (PDXs), and evaluate their responses to standard chemotherapy. HPV genome state was investigated by combining Southern blot, T5 exonuclease assay, whole genome sequencing, and RNAseq data. This analysis revealed complexity and variation in integrated vs. episomal HPV forms across PDXs and demonstrated that four PDXs predominantly contain episomal HPV16. Episomal status did not ensure favorable in vivo responses to cisplatin therapy, despite the more favorable prognosis previously attributed to episomal HPV + tumors; this could be due to the small number present in the dataset. Our analysis establishes PDX models as test platforms for novel therapies designed to target maintenance of the episomal forms of HPV16 that commonly appear in OPC.
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- Claire D James
- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Dept. Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA; VCU Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Dept. Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA; VCU Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA.
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Lee J, Kim DJ, Lee HJ. Assessment of malignant potential for HPV types 16, 52, and 58 in the uterine cervix within a Korean cohort. Sci Rep 2024; 14:14619. [PMID: 38918416 PMCID: PMC11199604 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65056-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
Abstract
High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) is the primary carcinogen in uterine cervical carcinoma. While genotype-specific carcinogenic risks have been extensively studied in Western populations, data from Korean are sparse. This study evaluates the malignant potential of the three most prevalent HR-HPVs in Korea: HPV16, HPV52, and HPV58. We analyzed 230 patients who underwent cervical conization and had been tested for HPV within a year prior to the procedure, excluding those with multiple infections. This analysis was confined to patients with single HPV infections and assessed outcomes of CIN3+, which includes carcinoma in situ (CIN3) and invasive carcinoma. The incidence of invasive cervical cancer was 6.7% for HPV16, 1.7% for HPV52, and 2.0% for HPV58; however, these differences were not statistically significant (p = 0.187). The rate of CIN3+ for HPV16, HPV52, and HPV58 were 70.6%, 51.7%, and 58.8%, respectively. Despite the small sample size, which may limit the robustness of statistical analysis, the data suggest a higher observed risk with HPV16. These findings highlight the need for vigilant clinical management tailored to specific HPV genotypes and support the implementation of a nine-valent vaccine in Korea. Physicians should be aware of these genotype-specific risks when treating patients.
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- Juhun Lee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea.
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Li S, Williamson ZL, Christofferson MA, Jeevanandam A, Campos SK. A peptide derived from sorting nexin 1 inhibits HPV16 entry, retrograde trafficking, and L2 membrane spanning. Tumour Virus Res 2024; 18:200287. [PMID: 38909779 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvr.2024.200287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
Abstract
High risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is responsible for 99 % of cervical cancers and 5 % of all human cancers worldwide. HPV infection requires the viral genome (vDNA) to gain access to nuclei of basal keratinocytes of epithelium. After virion endocytosis, the minor capsid protein L2 dictates the subcellular retrograde trafficking and nuclear localization of the vDNA during mitosis. Prior work identified a cell-permeable peptide termed SNX1.3, derived from the BAR domain of sorting nexin 1 (SNX1), that potently blocks the retrograde and nuclear trafficking of EGFR in triple negative breast cancer cells. Given the importance of EGFR and retrograde trafficking pathways in HPV16 infection, we set forth to study the effects of SNX1.3 within this context. SNX1.3 inhibited HPV16 infection by both delaying virion endocytosis, as well as potently blocking virion retrograde trafficking and Golgi localization. SNX1.3 had no effect on cell proliferation, nor did it affect post-Golgi trafficking of HPV16. Looking more directly at L2 function, SNX1.3 was found to impair membrane spanning of the minor capsid protein. Future work will focus on mechanistic studies of SNX1.3 inhibition, and the role of EGFR signaling and SNX1-mediated endosomal tubulation, cargo sorting, and retrograde trafficking in HPV infection.
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- Shuaizhi Li
- Department of Immunobiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Immunobiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; BIO5 Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
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James CD, Lewis RL, Fakunmoju AL, Witt AJ, Youssef AH, Wang X, Rais NM, Tadimari Prabhakar A, Machado JM, Otoa R, Bristol ML. Fibroblast Stromal Support Model for Predicting Human Papillomavirus-Associated Cancer Drug Responses. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.04.09.588680. [PMID: 38644998 PMCID: PMC11030318 DOI: 10.1101/2024.04.09.588680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
Abstract
Currently, there are no specific antiviral therapeutic approaches targeting Human papillomaviruses (HPVs), which cause around 5% of all human cancers. Specific antiviral reagents are particularly needed for HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers (HPV+OPCs) whose incidence is increasing and for which there are no early diagnostic tools available. We and others have demonstrated that the estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) is overexpressed in HPV+OPCs, compared to HPV-negative cancers in this region, and that these elevated levels are associated with an improved disease outcome. Utilizing this HPV+ specific overexpression profile, we previously demonstrated that estrogen attenuates the growth and cell viability of HPV+ keratinocytes and HPV+ cancer cells in vitro. Expansion of this work in vivo failed to replicate this sensitization. The role of stromal support from the tumor microenvironment (TME) has previously been tied to both the HPV lifecycle and in vivo therapeutic responses. Our investigations revealed that in vitro co-culture with fibroblasts attenuated HPV+ specific estrogen growth responses. Continuing to monopolize on the HPV+ specific overexpression of ERα, our co-culture models then assessed the suitability of the selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), raloxifene and tamoxifen, and showed growth attenuation in a variety of our models to one or both of these drugs in vitro. Utilization of these SERMs in vivo closely resembled the sensitization predicted by our co-culture models. Therefore, the in vitro fibroblast co-culture model better predicts in vivo responses. We propose that utilization of our co-culture in vitro model can accelerate cancer therapeutic drug discovery.
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- Claire D. James
- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA
- VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Li S, Williamson ZL, Christofferson MA, Jeevanandam A, Campos SK. A Peptide Derived from Sorting Nexin 1 Inhibits HPV16 Entry, Retrograde Trafficking, and L2 Membrane Spanning. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.05.25.595865. [PMID: 38826391 PMCID: PMC11142256 DOI: 10.1101/2024.05.25.595865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
Abstract
High risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is responsible for 99% of cervical cancers and 5% of all human cancers worldwide. HPV infection requires the viral genome (vDNA) to gain access to nuclei of basal keratinocytes of epithelium. After virion endocytosis, the minor capsid protein L2 dictates the subcellular retrograde trafficking and nuclear localization of the vDNA during mitosis. Prior work identified a cell-permeable peptide termed SNX1.3, derived from the BAR domain of sorting nexin 1 (SNX1), that potently blocks the retrograde and nuclear trafficking of EGFR in triple negative breast cancer cells. Given the importance of EGFR and retrograde trafficking pathways in HPV16 infection, we set forth to study the effects of SNX1.3 within this context. SNX1.3 inhibited HPV16 infection by both delaying virion endocytosis, as well as potently blocking virion retrograde trafficking and Golgi localization. SNX1.3 had no effect on cell proliferation, nor did it affect post-Golgi trafficking of HPV16. Looking more directly at L2 function, SNX1.3 was found to impair membrane spanning of the minor capsid protein. Future work will focus on mechanistic studies of SNX1.3 inhibition, and the role of EGFR signaling and SNX1- mediated endosomal tubulation, cargo sorting, and retrograde trafficking in HPV infection.
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- Shuaizhi Li
- Department of Immunobiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- Current Address: Microbiologics, Inc. Saint Cloud, MN USA
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- Department of Immunobiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- Current Address: Microbiologics, Inc. Saint Cloud, MN USA
- Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- Current Address: Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada
- Current Address: Department of Immunobiology, Yale University, New Haven, CT USA
- Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- BIO5 Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA, HPV16
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- Department of Immunobiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- Current Address: Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada
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- Department of Immunobiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- Current Address: Department of Immunobiology, Yale University, New Haven, CT USA
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- Department of Immunobiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
- BIO5 Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA, HPV16
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Prabhakar AT, James CD, Youssef AH, Hossain RA, Hill RD, Bristol ML, Wang X, Dubey A, Karimi E, Morgan IM. A human papillomavirus 16 E2-TopBP1 dependent SIRT1-p300 acetylation switch regulates mitotic viral and human protein levels and activates the DNA damage response. mBio 2024; 15:e0067624. [PMID: 38722185 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.00676-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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An interaction between human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16) E2 and the cellular proteins TopBP1 and BRD4 is required for E2 plasmid segregation function. The E2-TopBP1 interaction promotes increased mitotic E2 protein levels in U2OS and N/Tert-1 cells, as well as in human foreskin keratinocytes immortalized by HPV16 (HFK + HPV16). SIRT1 deacetylation reduces E2 protein stability and here we demonstrate that increased E2 acetylation occurs during mitosis in a TopBP1 interacting-dependent manner, promoting E2 mitotic stabilization. p300 mediates E2 acetylation and acetylation is increased due to E2 switching off SIRT1 function during mitosis in a TopBP1 interacting-dependent manner, confirmed by increased p53 stability and acetylation on lysine 382, a known target for SIRT1 deacetylation. SIRT1 can complex with E2 in growing cells but is unable to do so during mitosis due to the E2-TopBP1 interaction; SIRT1 is also unable to complex with p53 in mitotic E2 wild-type cells but can complex with p53 outside of mitosis. E2 lysines 111 and 112 are highly conserved residues across all E2 proteins and we demonstrate that K111 hyper-acetylation occurs during mitosis, promoting E2 interaction with Topoisomerase 1 (Top1). We demonstrate that K112 ubiquitination promotes E2 proteasomal degradation during mitosis. E2-TopBP1 interaction promotes mitotic acetylation of CHK2, promoting phosphorylation and activation of the DNA damage response (DDR). The results present a new model in which the E2-TopBP1 complex inactivates SIRT1 during mitosis, and activates the DDR. This is a novel mechanism of HPV16 activation of the DDR, a requirement for the viral life cycle. IMPORTANCE Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are causative agents in around 5% of all human cancers. While there are prophylactic vaccines that will significantly alleviate HPV disease burden on future generations, there are currently no anti-viral strategies available for the treatment of HPV cancers. To generate such reagents, we must understand more about the HPV life cycle, and in particular about viral-host interactions. Here, we describe a novel mitotic complex generated by the HPV16 E2 protein interacting with the host protein TopBP1 that controls the function of the deacetylase SIRT1. The E2-TopBP1 interaction disrupts SIRT1 function during mitosis in order to enhance acetylation and stability of viral and host proteins. We also demonstrate that the E2-TopBP1 interaction activates the DDR. This novel complex is essential for the HPV16 life cycle and represents a novel anti-viral therapeutic target.
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- Apurva T Prabhakar
- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- VCU Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Viginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Philips Institute for Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- VCU Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Viginia, USA
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Shady NH, Mokhtar FA, Abdullah HS, Abdel-Aziz SA, Mohamad SA, Imam MS, El Afify SR, Abdelmohsen UR. In Vitro and Randomized Controlled Clinical Study of Natural Constituents' Anti-HPV Potential for Treatment of Plantar Warts Supported with In Silico Studies and Network Analysis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:759. [PMID: 38931426 PMCID: PMC11206833 DOI: 10.3390/ph17060759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the anti-HPV potential of a Moringa olifera Lam seed, Nigella sativa L. seed, and Musa Acuminata peel herbal mixture in the form of polymer film-forming systems. A clinical trial conducted in outpatient clinics showed that the most significant outcome was wart size and quantity. Compared to the placebo group, the intervention group's size and number of warts were considerably better according to the results. Chemical profiling assisted by LC-HRMS led to the dereplication of 49 metabolites. Furthermore, network pharmacology was established for the mixture of three plants; each plant was studied separately to find out the annotated target genes, and then, we combined all annotated genes of all plants and filtered the genes to specify the genes related to human papilloma virus. In a backward step, the 24 configured genes related to HPV were used to specify only 30 compounds involved in HPV infection based on target genes. CA2 and EGFR were the top identified genes with 16 and 12 edges followed by PTGS2, CA9, and MMP9 genes with 11 edges each. A molecular docking study for the top active identified compounds of each species was conducted in the top target HPV genes, CA2 and EGFR, to investigate the mode of interaction between these compounds and the targets' active sites.
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- Nourhan Hisham Shady
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Universities Zone, New Minia 61111, Egypt;
- Center for Research and Sustainability, Deraya University, Universities Zone, New Minia 61111, Egypt
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- Fujairah Research Centre, Sakamkam Road, Sakamkam, Fujairah 0000, United Arab Emirates;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, El Saleheya El Gadida University, El Saleheya El Gadida, Sharkia 44813, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Universities Zone, New Minia City 61111, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Universities Zone, New Minia 61111, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Universities Zone, New Minia 61111, Egypt;
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Shaqra 11961, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Fom El Khalig Square, Kasr Al-Aini Street, Cairo 11796, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alsalam University, Kafr alzayat, Algharbia 31611, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Universities Zone, New Minia 61111, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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Tsima BM, Motlhatlhedi K, Sharma K, Rantshabeng P, Ndlovu A, Gaolathe T, Kyokunda LT. The association between smoking and cervical human papillomavirus infection among women from indigenous communities in western Botswana. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302153. [PMID: 38848414 PMCID: PMC11161041 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer, a malignancy caused by infection with oncogenic human papillomavirus, disproportionally affects women from low resource settings. Persistence of human papillomavirus infection may mediate an association between tobacco use and cervical cancer. In limited resource settings, women from indigenous communities are often marginalized and do not benefit from evidence-based interventions to prevent tobacco use or cervical cancer due to the limited reach of mainstream healthcare services to these communities. This study determined the association between smoking and high-risk human papillomavirus infection among women from indigenous communities in western Botswana. METHODS A cross-sectional study of women in indigenous communities was conducted between June and October 2022. Demographic, clinical and self-reported smoking data were collected. Cervical cytology and HPV DNA testing for high-risk human papillomavirus genotypes were performed. Multilevel multivariable logistic regression models were fit to evaluate the association between smoking and high-risk human papillomavirus infection while adjusting for potential confounders. RESULTS A total of 171 participants with a median (interquartile range) age of 40 (31-50) years from three settlements and two villages were recruited for the study. Of these, 17% were current smokers, 32.8% were living with HIV and high-risk human papillomavirus DNA was detected in 32.8% of the cervical specimens. Women who were current smokers, were nearly twice as likely to have cervical high-risk human papillomavirus infection compared to non-smokers (Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI); 1.74(1.09, 2.79)) after controlling for confounders. CONCLUSION These data underscore the need for effective tobacco control to help mitigate cervical cancer risk in this setting. These findings can help inform decisions about targeted cervical cancer prevention and tobacco cessation interventions for women from indigenous communities.
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- Billy M. Tsima
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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Bi D, Wei S, Luo X, Luo X, Tang X. Management for persistent HPV infection and cervical lesions among women infected with HIV: a retrospective observational cohort study. Virol J 2024; 21:133. [PMID: 38844960 PMCID: PMC11157722 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-024-02405-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Early diagnosis and treatment of HPV persistent infection and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, which have yet to be thoroughly characterized in Guangxi, Southwestern China, are the key preventative measures for the development of cervical cancer in women, particularly in HIV-infected women. METHODS A retrospective study of 181 patients with HPV infection or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia who received surgical excision of lesions and were prospectively enrolled at the Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning between January 2018 and February 2023 was performed. HPV-infected patients were divided into two subgroups: HIV-infected and HIV/HPV-coinfected patients and compare differences between these groups. RESULTS HPV16, 18, 52, and 58 were the most prevalent HPV genotypes. High-risk HPV was significantly co-infected with multiple genotypes (P = 0.0332). HIV-infected women were predisposed to HPV infection (P < 0.0001), and the development of cervical cancer at a young age (P = 0.0336) compared to HIV-uninfected women and the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (P = 0.0480) is preferred for the treatment. CONCLUSIONS HIV infection may increase HPV prevalence and lead to cervical cancer development at a young age. The loop electrosurgical excision procedure is an efficient evaluation and treatment strategy for HIV-infected women suffering from cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
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- Dewu Bi
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Treatment Center of Guangxi (Nanning), Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Treatment Center of Guangxi (Nanning), Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Treatment Center of Guangxi (Nanning), Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Treatment Center of Guangxi (Nanning), Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Treatment Center of Guangxi (Nanning), Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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Molina MA, Leenders WPJ, Huynen MA, Melchers WJG, Andralojc KM. Temporal composition of the cervicovaginal microbiome associates with hrHPV infection outcomes in a longitudinal study. BMC Infect Dis 2024; 24:552. [PMID: 38831406 PMCID: PMC11145797 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09455-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Persistent infections with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) can cause cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) that may progress to cancer. The cervicovaginal microbiome (CVM) correlates with SIL, but the temporal composition of the CVM after hrHPV infections has not been fully clarified. METHODS To determine the association between the CVM composition and infection outcome, we applied high-resolution microbiome profiling using the circular probe-based RNA sequencing technology on a longitudinal cohort of cervical smears obtained from 141 hrHPV DNA-positive women with normal cytology at first visit, of whom 51 were diagnosed by cytology with SIL six months later. RESULTS Here we show that women with a microbial community characterized by low diversity and high Lactobacillus crispatus abundance at both visits exhibit low risk to SIL development, while women with a microbial community characterized by high diversity and Lactobacillus depletion at first visit have a higher risk of developing SIL. At the level of individual species, we observed that a high abundance for Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae at both visits associate with SIL outcomes. These species together with Dialister micraerophilus showed a moderate discriminatory power for hrHPV infection progression. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the CVM can potentially be used as a biomarker for cervical disease and SIL development after hrHPV infection diagnosis with implications on cervical cancer prevention strategies and treatment of SIL.
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- Mariano A Molina
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Center for Molecular and Biomolecular Informatics, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, 6525 GA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
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Galati L, Di Bonito P, Marinaro M, Chiantore MV, Gheit T. HPV16 Phylogenetic Variants in Anogenital and Head and Neck Cancers: State of the Art and Perspectives. Viruses 2024; 16:904. [PMID: 38932197 PMCID: PMC11209046 DOI: 10.3390/v16060904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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HPV16 is responsible for approximately 60% and 90% of global HPV-induced cervical and oropharyngeal cancers, respectively. HPV16 intratype variants have been identified by HPV genome sequencing and classified into four phylogenetic lineages (A-D). Our understanding of HPV16 variants mostly derives from epidemiological studies on cervical cancer (CC) in which HPV16 B, C, and D lineages (previously named "non-European" variants) were mainly associated with high-grade cervical lesions and cancer. Although a predominance of HPV16 lineage A (previously named "European variants") has been observed in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), epidemiological and in vitro biological studies are still limited for this tumor site. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) of the entire HPV genome has deepened our knowledge of the prevalence and distribution of HPV variants in CC and HNSCC. Research on cervical cancer has shown that certain HPV16 sublineages, such as D2, D3, A3, and A4, are associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer, and sublineages A4, D2, and D3 are linked to a higher risk of developing adenocarcinomas. Additionally, lineage C and sublineages D2 or D3 of HPV16 show an elevated risk of developing premalignant cervical lesions. However, it is still crucial to conduct large-scale studies on HPV16 variants in different HPV-related tumor sites to deeply evaluate their association with disease development and outcomes. This review discusses the current knowledge and updates on HPV16 phylogenetic variants distribution in HPV-driven anogenital and head and neck cancers.
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- Luisa Galati
- International Agency for Research on Cancer, 69007 Lyon, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy; (P.D.B.); (M.M.); (M.V.C.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy; (P.D.B.); (M.M.); (M.V.C.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy; (P.D.B.); (M.M.); (M.V.C.)
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer, 69007 Lyon, France
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Munday JS, Knight CG, Bodaan CJ, Codaccioni C, Hardcastle MR. Equus caballus papillomavirus Type 7 is a rare cause of equine penile squamous cell carcinomas. Vet J 2024; 306:106155. [PMID: 38838769 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Penile squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are common, potentially life-threatening neoplasms of horses. They are well-recognized to be caused by Equus caballus papillomavirus (EcPV) type 2, although EcPV2 cannot be detected in all cases. A 23-year-old standardbred gelding developed multiple penile in situ and invasive SCCs that contained histological evidence of PV infection. By using both consensus and specific PCR primers, these lesions were found to contain EcPV7 DNA, but not DNA from EcPV2 or any other PV type. To determine how frequently EcPV7 is present in equine penile SCCs, specific primers were used to detect EcPV2 and EcPV7 in a series of 20 archived samples. EcPV7 was the only PV detected in one, both EcPV2 and 7 were detected in five, and only EcPV2 was detected in 14 SCCs. EcPV7 DNA was also detected in three of 10 archived oropharyngeal SCCs, although only as a co- infection with EcPV2. This is the first report of EcPV7 causing disease in horses. These results suggest EcPV7 could cause a subset of equine penile SCCs, and this is the first evidence that PV types other than EcPV2 can cause these neoplasms. The detection of EcPV7 in the oropharyngeal SCCs suggests a potential role of this PV type in the development of these SCCs. There were no clinical or histological features that differentiated lesions containing EcPV7 DNA from those containing EcPV2 DNA. If EcPV7 causes a proportion of equine penile SCCs, vaccines to prevent EcPV2 infection may not prevent all equine penile SCCs.
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- John S Munday
- School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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- School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Girdhar N, Sharma D, Kumar R, Sahu M, Lin CC. Emerging trends in biomedical trait-based human identification: A bibliometric analysis. SLAS Technol 2024; 29:100136. [PMID: 38677477 DOI: 10.1016/j.slast.2024.100136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Personal human identification is a crucial aspect of modern society with applications spanning from law enforcement to healthcare and digital security. This bibliometric paper presents a comprehensive analysis of recent advances in personal human identification methodologies focusing on biomedical traits. The paper examines a diverse range of research articles, reviews, and patents published over the last decade to provide insights into the evolving landscape of biometric identification techniques. The study categorizes the identified literature into distinct biomedical trait categories, including but not limited to, fingerprint and palmprint recognition, iris and retinal scanning, facial recognition, voice and speech analysis, gait recognition, and DNA-based identification. Through systematic analysis, the paper highlights key trends, emerging technologies, and interdisciplinary collaborations in each category, revealing the interdisciplinary nature of research in this field. Furthermore, the bibliometric analysis examines the geographical distribution of research efforts, identifying prominent countries and institutions contributing to advancements in personal human identification. Collaboration networks among researchers and institutions are visualized to depict the knowledge flow and collaborative dynamics within the field. Overall, this study serves as a valuable reference for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, shedding light on the current status and potential future directions of personal human identification leveraging biomedical traits.
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- Nancy Girdhar
- L3i, University of La Rochelle, La Rochelle, 17000, France.
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- Department of Computer Science, Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel, Kiel, 24118, Germany.
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- Blockchain Technology Research Lab, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, 110042, India.
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- Amrita School of Computing, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, 522503, India.
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- Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, 411030, Taiwan.
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Lo Cigno I, Calati F, Girone C, Catozzo M, Gariglio M. High-risk HPV oncoproteins E6 and E7 and their interplay with the innate immune response: Uncovering mechanisms of immune evasion and therapeutic prospects. J Med Virol 2024; 96:e29685. [PMID: 38783790 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.29685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) tumor viruses causally associated with 5% of human cancers, comprising both anogenital and upper aerodigestive tract carcinomas. Despite the availability of prophylactic vaccines, HPVs continue to pose a significant global health challenge, primarily due to inadequate vaccine access and coverage. These viruses can establish persistent infections by evading both the intrinsic defenses of infected tissues and the extrinsic defenses provided by professional innate immune cells. Crucial for their evasion strategies is their unique intraepithelial life cycle, which effectively shields them from host detection. Thus, strategies aimed at reactivating the innate immune response within infected or transformed epithelial cells, particularly through the production of type I interferons (IFNs) and lymphocyte-recruiting chemokines, are considered viable solutions to counteract the adverse effects of persistent infections by these oncogenic viruses. This review focuses on the complex interplay between the high-risk HPV oncoproteins E6 and E7 and the innate immune response in epithelial cells and HPV-associated cancers. In particular, it details the molecular mechanisms by which E6 and E7 modulate the innate immune response, highlighting significant progress in our comprehension of these processes. It also examines forward-looking strategies that exploit the innate immune system to ameliorate existing anticancer therapies, thereby providing crucial insights into future therapeutic developments.
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- Irene Lo Cigno
- Virology Unit, Department of Translational Medicine, Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Virology Unit, Department of Translational Medicine, Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Virology Unit, Department of Translational Medicine, Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Virology Unit, Department of Translational Medicine, Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Virology Unit, Department of Translational Medicine, Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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Ashique S, Faruk A, Ahmad FJ, Khan T, Mishra N. It Is All about Probiotics to Control Cervical Cancer. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024; 16:979-992. [PMID: 37880560 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-023-10183-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most common malignancy in female patients. "Human papillomavirus" (HPV) contamination is a leading cause of all forms of cervical cancer, accounting for an expected 570,000 reported incidents in 2018. Two HPV strains (16 and 18) are responsible for 70% of CC and pre-cancerous cervical abnormalities. CC is one of the foremost reasons for the malignancy death rate in India among women ranging from 30 to 69 years of age in India, responsible for 17% of all cancer deaths. Currently approved cervical cancer treatments are associated with adverse reactions that might harm the lives of women affected by this disease. Consequently, probiotics can play a vital role in the treatment of CC. It is reflected from various studies regarding the role of probiotics in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of cancer. In this review article, we have discussed the rationale of probiotics for treatment of CC, the role of probiotics as effective adjuvants in anti-cancer therapy and the combined effect of the anti-cancer drug along with probiotics to minimize the side effects due to chemotherapy.
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- Sumel Ashique
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Pandaveswar, West Bengal, 713346, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gwalior, 474005, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Wijesekera A, Weeramange CE, Vasani S, Kenny L, Knowland E, Seneviratne J, Punyadeera C. Surveillance of human papillomavirus through salivary diagnostics - A roadmap to early detection of oropharyngeal cancer in men. Tumour Virus Res 2024; 17:200278. [PMID: 38442788 PMCID: PMC10937231 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvr.2024.200278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease. Certain strains have the potential to cause malignancy in multiple anatomical sites if not cleared by the immune system. In most infected people, HPV is cleared within two years. However, HPV may persist in susceptible individuals with certain risk factors, eventually leading to malignancy. New evidence suggests that over 75% of all oropharyngeal cancers (OPC) are directly attributable to HPV. It is estimated that prophylactic HPV vaccination alone may take at least 25 years to have a significant impact on reducing the incidence of OPC. The temporal link between detection of oral HPV, persistence of the infection and the subsequent development of OPC have been well established. Moreover, men have threefold higher risk than women for acquiring HPV-OPC. This comprehensive review focuses on OPC development in men, highlighting the risk factors associated with malignant transformation of HPV-OPC. Current evidence is insufficient to determine whether early identification of at-risk demographics, screening, and prompt diagnosis result in improved outcomes. Hitherto, the effectiveness of an oral HPV screening program in this regard has not been investigated. Nevertheless, the potential to emulate the success of the cervical screening program remains a very real possibility.
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- Akila Wijesekera
- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland, Australia.
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- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service, Queensland, Australia
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- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.
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Regney M, Kraberger S, Custer JM, Crane AE, Shero MR, Beltran RS, Kirkham AL, Van Doorslaer K, Stone AC, Goebel ME, Burns JM, Varsani A. Diverse papillomaviruses identified from Antarctic fur seals, leopard seals and Weddell seals from the Antarctic. Virology 2024; 594:110064. [PMID: 38522135 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2024.110064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Papillomaviruses (family Papillomaviridae) are non-enveloped, circular, double-stranded DNA viruses known to infect squamous and mucosal epithelial cells. In the family Papillomaviridae there are 53 genera and 133 viral species whose members infect a variety of mammalian, avian, reptilian, and fish species. Within the Antarctic context, papillomaviruses (PVs) have been identified in Adélie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae, 2 PVs), Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii, 7 PVs), and emerald notothen (Trematomus bernacchii, 1 PV) in McMurdo Sound and Ross Island in eastern Antarctica. Here we identified 13 diverse PVs from buccal swabs of Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella, 2 PVs) and leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx, 3 PVs) in western Antarctica (Antarctic Peninsula), and vaginal and nasal swabs of Weddell seals (8 PVs) in McMurdo Sound. These PV genomes group into four genera representing 11 new papillomavirus types, of which five are from two Antarctic fur seals and a leopard seal and six from Weddell seals.
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- Melanie Regney
- School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States; The Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States
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- The Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States; Center for Evolution and Medicine, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States
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- The Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States; Center for Evolution and Medicine, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States
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- School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States
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- Biology Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 266 Woods Hole Rd, Woods Hole, MA, 02543, United States
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Santa Cruz, 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
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- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Mammals Management, 1011 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK, 99503, United States
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- Department of Immunobiology, UA Cancer Center, The BIO5 Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85724, United States
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- Center for Evolution and Medicine, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States; School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California-Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, United States
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- School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States; The Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States; Center for Evolution and Medicine, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, United States; Structural Biology Research Unit, Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, University of Cape Town, 7925 Cape Town, South Africa.
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Ssedyabane F, Niyonzima N, Nambi Najjuma J, Birungi A, Atwine R, Tusubira D, Randall TC, Castro CM, Lee H, Ngonzi J. Prevalence of cervical intraepithelial lesions and associated factors among women attending a cervical cancer clinic in Western Uganda; results based on Pap smear cytology. SAGE Open Med 2024; 12:20503121241252265. [PMID: 38764539 PMCID: PMC11100407 DOI: 10.1177/20503121241252265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Introduction There are high incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer among females in East Africa. This is exacerbated by limited up-to-date data on premalignant lesions and associated factors in this setting. In this study, we determined the prevalence of cervical intraepithelial lesions and associated factors among women attending the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital cervical cancer clinic in Southwestern Uganda. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 364 participants were recruited from among women attending the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital cervical cancer clinic from 1 April to 30 June 2023. On consent, the study nurse collected demographic data and Pap smears, which were microscopically examined and reported by a laboratory scientist and a pathologist following the Bethesda grading system (2014). Statistical analyses were done in STATA version 17, using proportions, Chi-square, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine associated factors at ⩽0.05 significance level. Results The mean age of participants was 41.9 years. A third of all study participants (37.6%, 132/351) were contraceptive users, mostly hormonal contraceptives (87.1%, 115/132). Almost 88% (307/351) had an unknown Human Papilloma Virus status. The prevalence of cervical intraepithelial lesions among our study participants was 6.6% (23/351), of which 73.9% (17/23) were low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. More than half (9/17, 52.9%) of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions were active hormonal contraceptive users. Use of hormonal contraceptives (OR: 3.032, p: 0.0253), use of intrauterine devices (OR: 6.284, p: 0.039), and any family history of cervical cancer (OR: 4.144, p: 0.049) were significantly associated with cervical intraepithelial lesions. Conclusion The prevalence of cervical intraepithelial lesions was 6.6%, lower than global estimates. Use of hormonal and intrauterine device contraceptives, as well as family history of cervical cancer, were significantly associated with cervical intraepithelial lesions among our study population. Prospective studies are recommended to further understand associations between different types of intrauterine devices and hormonal contraceptives, and cervical lesions.
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- Frank Ssedyabane
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Nursing, Mbarara University of Science of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Pathology, Mbarara University of Science of Science and Technology, Mbarara Uganda
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- Department of Pathology, Mbarara University of Science of Science and Technology, Mbarara Uganda
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mbarara University of Science of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Systems Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Systems Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mbarara University of Science of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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Muslin C. Addressing the burden of cervical cancer for Indigenous women in Latin America and the Caribbean: a call for action. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1376748. [PMID: 38807996 PMCID: PMC11130434 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1376748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Cervical cancer, primarily caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, poses a significant global health challenge. Due to higher levels of poverty and health inequities, Indigenous women worldwide are more vulnerable to cervical cancer than their non-Indigenous counterparts. However, despite constituting nearly 10% of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the true extent of the burden of cervical cancer among Indigenous people in this region remains largely unknown. This article reviews the available information on cervical cancer incidence and mortality, as well as HPV infection prevalence, among Indigenous women in LAC. The limited existing data suggest that Indigenous women in this region face a heightened risk of cervical cancer incidence and mortality compared to non-Indigenous women. Nevertheless, a substantial knowledge gap persists that must be addressed to comprehensively assess the burden of cervical cancer among Indigenous populations, especially through enhancing cancer surveillance across LAC countries. Numerous structural, social and cultural barriers hindering Indigenous women's access to HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening worldwide have been identified and are reviewed in this article. The discussion highlights the critical role of culturally sensitive education, community engagement, and empowerment strategies in overcoming those barriers. Drawing insights from the success of targeted strategies in certain high-income countries, the present article advocates for research, policies and healthcare interventions tailored to the unique context of LAC countries.
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- Claire Muslin
- One Health Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador
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Wolf J, Kist LF, Pereira SB, Quessada MA, Petek H, Pille A, Maccari JG, Mutlaq MP, Nasi LA. Human papillomavirus infection: Epidemiology, biology, host interactions, cancer development, prevention, and therapeutics. Rev Med Virol 2024; 34:e2537. [PMID: 38666757 DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. It is caused by the HPV, a DNA virus that infects epithelial cells in various mucous membranes and skin surfaces. HPV can be categorised into high-risk and low-risk types based on their association with the development of certain cancers. High-risk HPV types, such as HPV-16 and HPV-18, are known to be oncogenic and are strongly associated with the development of cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. These types of HPV can persist in the body for an extended period and, in some cases, lead to the formation of precancerous lesions that may progress to cancer if left untreated. Low-risk HPV types, such as HPV-6 and HPV-11, are not typically associated with cancer but can cause benign conditions like genital warts. Genital warts are characterised by the growth of small, cauliflower-like bumps on the genital and anal areas. Although not life-threatening, they can cause discomfort and psychological distress. HPV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. It can also be transmitted through non-penetrative sexual activities that involve skin-to-skin contact. In addition to sexual transmission, vertical transmission from mother to child during childbirth is possible but relatively rare. Prevention of HPV infection includes vaccination and safe sexual practices. HPV vaccines, such as Gardasil and Cervarix, are highly effective in preventing infection with the most common high-risk HPV types. These vaccines are typically administered to adolescents and young adults before they become sexually active. Safe sexual practices, such as consistent and correct condom use and limiting the number of sexual partners, can also reduce the risk of HPV transmission. Diagnosis of HPV infection can be challenging because the infection is often asymptomatic, especially in men. In women, HPV testing can be done through cervical screening programs, which involve the collection of cervical cells for analysis. Abnormal results may lead to further diagnostic procedures, such as colposcopy or biopsy, to detect precancerous or cancerous changes. Overall, HPV infection is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection with significant implications for public health. Vaccination, regular screening, and early treatment of precancerous lesions are key strategies to reduce the burden of HPV-related diseases and their associated complications. Education and awareness about HPV and its prevention are crucial in promoting optimal sexual health. This study aimed to carry out a literature review considering several aspects involving HPV infection: Global distribution, prevalence, biology, host interactions, cancer development, prevention, therapeutics, coinfection with other viruses, coinfection with bacteria, association with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas, and association with anal cancer.
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- Jonas Wolf
- Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Sun T, He X, Chen X, Huaqing Y, Zhang H, Zhao M, Du L, Zhao B, Hou J, Li X, Liu Y. Delaying age at first sexual intercourse provides protection against oral cavity cancer: a mendelian randomization study. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1361527. [PMID: 38699645 PMCID: PMC11063229 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1361527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Aim To investigate whether age at first sexual intercourse could lead to any changes in the risk of oral cavity cancer. Methods A two-sample mendelian randomization was conducted using genetic variants associated with age at first sexual intercourse in UK biobank as instrumental variables. Summary data of Northern American from a previous genome-wide association study aimed at oral cavity cancer was served as outcome. Three analytical methods: inverse variance-weighted, mendelian randomization Egger, and weighted median were used to perform the analysis, among which inverse variance-weighted was set as the primary method. Robustness of the results was assessed through Cochran Q test, mendelian randomization Egger intercept tests, MR PRESSO, leave one out analysis and funnel plot. Results The primary analysis provided substantial evidence of a positive causal relationship age at first sexual intercourse and the risk of oral cavity cancer (p = 0.0002), while a delayed age at first sexual intercourse would lead to a decreased risk of suffering oral cavity cancer (β = -1.013). The secondary outcomes confirmed the results (all β < 0) and all assessments supported the robustness, too (all p > 0.05). Conclusion The study demonstrates that a delayed sexual debut would provide protection against OCC, thus education on delaying sexual intercourse should be recommended.
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- Ting Sun
- Department of Oncology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, China
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Chavoshpour-Mamaghani S, Shoja Z, Jalilvand S. The Prevalence of Epstein-Barr Virus in Normal, Premalignant, and Malignant Uterine Cervical Samples in Iran. Intervirology 2024; 67:64-71. [PMID: 38621370 DOI: 10.1159/000538734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION It is suggested that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may play an important role in cervical cancer development. Most studies found a higher rate of EBV in cervical cancer samples in comparison to premalignant and normal groups. In this regard, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of EBV in cervical samples. METHODS In total, 364 samples from 179 healthy subjects, 124 women with premalignant lesions, and 61 patients with cervical cancer were investigated using nested-PCR. RESULTS The mean age ± SE was 54.1 ± 13.4 in women with cervical cancer, 36.1 ± 9.4 among women with premalignant lesions, and 36.6 ± 11.5 in healthy individuals. In total, 290 out of 364 samples were human papillomavirus (HPV) positive and the following HPV genotypes were detected among them: HPV 16/18 was found in 43.1%, 23.9%, and 65.5% of normal, premalignant, and malignant samples, respectively, and other high-risk types were detected in 56.9% of normal, 76.1% of premalignant, and 34.5% of malignant samples. The prevalence of EBV was found to be 9.8%, 2.4%, and 2.8% in cervical cancer, premalignant lesions, and normal specimens, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (p = 0.028). The overall frequency of coinfection between EBV and HPV was shown to be 3.6%. The coinfection was more prevalent among HPV 16/18-infected samples than other high-risk HPVs (6.6 vs. 2.9%) although the difference was not reached a statistically significant difference (p = 0.23). CONCLUSION Our findings indicated that EBV could play an important role as a cofactor in the progression of cervical cancer. However, future studies with larger sample sizes and the expression analysis of EBV transcripts or proteins are mandatory.
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- Department of Virology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Munday JS, Bond SD, Piripi S, Soulsby SJ, Knox MA. Canis Familiaris Papillomavirus Type 26: A Novel Papillomavirus of Dogs and the First Canine Papillomavirus within the Omegapapillomavirus Genus. Viruses 2024; 16:595. [PMID: 38675936 PMCID: PMC11054245 DOI: 10.3390/v16040595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Domestic dogs are currently recognized as being infected by 25 different canine papillomavirus (CPV) types classified into three genera. A short sequence from a novel CPV type was amplified, along with CPV1, from a papilloma (wart) from the mouth of a dog. The entire 7499 bp genome was amplified, and CPV26 contained putative coding regions that were predicted to produce four early proteins and two late ones. The ORF L1 showed less than 62% similarity for all previously sequenced CPV types but over 69% similarity to multiple Omegapapillomavirus types from a variety of Caniform species including the giant panda, Weddel seal, and polar bear. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed CPV26 clusters within the Omegapapillomavirus genus. Specific primers were used to investigate the presence of CPV26 DNA within a series of 37 canine proliferative lesions. CPV26 DNA was amplified from one lesion, a cutaneous papilloma that also contained CPV6. This is the first time a PV type within the Omegapapillomavirus genus has been detected in a non-domestic species and this provides evidence that the omegapapillomaviruses infected a common ancestor of, and then co-evolved with, the Caniform species. Whether CPV26 causes disease is uncertain, but the absence of an E7 protein may suggest low pathogenicity.
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- John S. Munday
- Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- IDEXX Laboratories, Palmerston Noth 4410, New Zealand;
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- Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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Martínez-López MF, Muslin C, Kyriakidis NC. STINGing Defenses: Unmasking the Mechanisms of DNA Oncovirus-Mediated Immune Escape. Viruses 2024; 16:574. [PMID: 38675916 PMCID: PMC11054469 DOI: 10.3390/v16040574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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DNA oncoviruses represent an intriguing subject due to their involvement in oncogenesis. These viruses have evolved mechanisms to manipulate the host immune response, facilitating their persistence and actively contributing to carcinogenic processes. This paper describes the complex interactions between DNA oncoviruses and the innate immune system, with a particular emphasis on the cGAS-STING pathway. Exploring these interactions highlights that DNA oncoviruses strategically target and subvert this pathway, exploiting its vulnerabilities for their own survival and proliferation within the host. Understanding these interactions lays the foundation for identifying potential therapeutic interventions. Herein, we sought to contribute to the ongoing efforts in advancing our understanding of the innate immune system in oncoviral pathogenesis.
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- Mayra F Martínez-López
- Cancer Research Group (CRG), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Quito 170503, Ecuador;
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- One Health Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de las Américas, Quito 170503, Ecuador;
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- Cancer Research Group (CRG), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de las Américas, Quito 170503, Ecuador;
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Alrefai EA, Alhejaili RT, Haddad SA. Human Papillomavirus and Its Association With Cervical Cancer: A Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e57432. [PMID: 38699134 PMCID: PMC11063572 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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The human papillomavirus (HPV) belongs to the Papillomavirus family and is considered a non-enveloped virus. HPV affects individuals by causing both benign and malignant lesions. We aim to define HPV and its important characteristics, explain the relation between HPVs and cervical cancer, review its prevalence among Saudi women and their awareness of screening and prevention of cervical cancer, and focus on the importance of HPV vaccination. The persistence of HPV infection is the most important risk factor for the development of cervical cancer. HPVs cannot be cultured, and the identification of the virus is dependent on a variety of techniques, including immunology, serology, and molecular biology. Cervical cancer is the fourth most prevalent form of cancer in women worldwide, while it is considered the 12th type of cancer that affects Saudi women. Unfortunately, many studies have shown a lack of awareness regarding HPV infection, screening, and vaccination among the Saudi population in general, as well as among Saudi healthcare professionals. The HPV vaccine has a potent role in preventing people from getting infected with the virus, despite some previous clinical trials assessing the outcomes of therapeutic HPV vaccinations showing unsatisfactory results. While there is no doubt about the benefits of vaccines and their role in reducing the incidence of HPV infectious diseases, there are discrepancies in the evaluation of the safety of the HPV vaccine. In conclusion, HPV is an essential etiology of cervical cancer, and the expansion of public awareness about protective methods and threat factors associated with HPV infection is highly important.
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- Eman A Alrefai
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Taibah University, Medina, SAU
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Molenberghs F, Verschuuren M, Vandeweyer L, Peeters S, Bogers JJ, Novo CP, Vanden Berghe W, De Reu H, Cools N, Schelhaas M, De Vos WH. Lamin B1 curtails early human papillomavirus infection by safeguarding nuclear compartmentalization and autophagic capacity. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:141. [PMID: 38485766 PMCID: PMC10940392 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-024-05194-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a primary cause of cervical and head-and-neck cancers. The HPV genome enters the nucleus during mitosis when the nuclear envelope disassembles. Given that lamins maintain nuclear integrity during interphase, we asked to what extent their loss would affect early HPV infection. To address this question, we infected human cervical cancer cells and keratinocytes lacking the major lamins with a HPV16 pseudovirus (HP-PsV) encoding an EGFP reporter. We found that a sustained reduction or complete loss of lamin B1 significantly increased HP-PsV infection rate. A corresponding greater nuclear HP-PsV load in LMNB1 knockout cells was directly related to their prolonged mitotic window and extensive nuclear rupture propensity. Despite the increased HP-PsV presence, EGFP transcript levels remained virtually unchanged, indicating an additional defect in protein turnover. Further investigation revealed that LMNB1 knockout led to a substantial decrease in autophagic capacity, possibly linked to the persistent activation of cGAS by cytoplasmic chromatin exposure. Thus, the attrition of lamin B1 increases nuclear perviousness and attenuates autophagic capacity, creating an environment conducive to unrestrained accumulation of HPV capsids. Our identification of lower lamin B1 levels and nuclear BAF foci in the basal epithelial layer of several human cervix samples suggests that this pathway may contribute to an increased individual susceptibility to HPV infection.
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- Freya Molenberghs
- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Cell Death Signaling Lab, Integrated Personalized and Precision Oncology Network (IPPON), Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Cell Death Signaling Lab, Integrated Personalized and Precision Oncology Network (IPPON), Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Institute of Cellular Virology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium.
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Al-Talib M, Dimonte S, Humphreys IR. Mucosal T-cell responses to chronic viral infections: Implications for vaccine design. Cell Mol Immunol 2024:10.1038/s41423-024-01140-2. [PMID: 38459243 DOI: 10.1038/s41423-024-01140-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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Mucosal surfaces that line the respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts are the major interfaces between the immune system and the environment. Their unique immunological landscape is characterized by the necessity of balancing tolerance to commensal microorganisms and other innocuous exposures against protection from pathogenic threats such as viruses. Numerous pathogenic viruses, including herpesviruses and retroviruses, exploit this environment to establish chronic infection. Effector and regulatory T-cell populations, including effector and resident memory T cells, play instrumental roles in mediating the transition from acute to chronic infection, where a degree of viral replication is tolerated to minimize immunopathology. Persistent antigen exposure during chronic viral infection leads to the evolution and divergence of these responses. In this review, we discuss advances in the understanding of mucosal T-cell immunity during chronic viral infections and how features of T-cell responses develop in different chronic viral infections of the mucosa. We consider how insights into T-cell immunity at mucosal surfaces could inform vaccine strategies: not only to protect hosts from chronic viral infections but also to exploit viruses that can persist within mucosal surfaces as vaccine vectors.
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- Mohammed Al-Talib
- Systems Immunity University Research Institute/Division of Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK
- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, 5 Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1UD, UK
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- Systems Immunity University Research Institute/Division of Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK
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- Systems Immunity University Research Institute/Division of Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK.
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Timsit S, Armand-Lefèvre L, Le Goff J, Salmona M. The clinical and epidemiological impacts of whole genomic sequencing on bacterial and virological agents. Infect Dis Now 2024; 54:104844. [PMID: 38101516 DOI: 10.1016/j.idnow.2023.104844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is a molecular biology tool consisting in the sequencing of the entire genome of a given organism. Due to its ability to provide the finest available resolution of bacterial and virological genetics, it is used at several levels in the field of infectiology. On an individual scale and through application of a single technique, it enables the typological identification and characterization of strains, the characterization of plasmids, and enhanced search for resistance genes and virulence factors. On a collective scale, it enables the characterization of strains and the determination of phylogenetic links between different microorganisms during community outbreaks and healthcare-associated epidemics. The information provided by WGS enables real-time monitoring of strain-level epidemiology on a worldwide scale, and facilitates surveillance of the resistance dissemination and the introduction or emergence of pathogenic variants in humans or their environment. There are several possible approaches to completion of an entire genome. The choice of one method rather than another is essentially dictated by the matrix, either a clinical sample or a culture isolate, and the clinical objective. WGS is an advanced technology that remains costly despite a gradual decrease in its expenses, potentially hindering its implementation in certain laboratories and thus its use in routine microbiology. Even though WGS is making steady inroads as a reference method, efforts remain needed in view of so harmonizing its interpretations and decreasing the time to generation of conclusive results.
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- Sarah Timsit
- Service de Virologie, Hôpital Saint-Louis, APHP, Paris, France; Service de Bactériologie, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, APHP, Paris, France
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- Service de Bactériologie, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, APHP, Paris, France; IAME UMR 1137, INSERM, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Service de Virologie, Hôpital Saint-Louis, APHP, Paris, France; INSERM U976, Insight Team, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Service de Virologie, Hôpital Saint-Louis, APHP, Paris, France; INSERM U976, Insight Team, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.
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Pavelková L, Táborská E, Syding LA, Plačková K, Simonova E, Hladíková K, Hensler M, Laco J, Koucký V, Zábrodský M, Bouček J, Grega M, Rozkošová K, Vošmiková H, Halaška MJ, Rob L, Práznovec I, Hodek M, Vošmik M, Čelakovský P, Chrobok V, Ryška A, Palová-Jelínková L, Špíšek R, Fialová A. Tissue contexture determines the pattern and density of tumor-infiltrating immune cells in HPV-associated squamous cell carcinomas of oropharynx and uterine cervix. Transl Oncol 2024; 41:101884. [PMID: 38242007 PMCID: PMC10831289 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2024.101884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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The profile of the antitumor immune response is an important factor determining patient clinical outcome. However, the influence of the tissue contexture on the composition of the tumor microenvironments of virally induced tumors is not clearly understood. Therefore, we analyzed the immune landscape of two HPV-associated malignancies: oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and squamous cell carcinoma of uterine cervix (CESC). We employed multiplex immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence to evaluate the density and spatial distribution of immune cells in retrospective cohorts of OPSCC and CESC patients. This approach was complemented by transcriptomic analysis of purified primary tumor cells and in silico analysis of publicly available RNA sequencing data. Transcriptomic analysis showed similar immune profiles in OPSCC and CESC samples. Interestingly, immunostaining of OPSCC tissues revealed high densities of immune cells in both tumor stroma and tumor epithelium, whereas CESC samples were mainly characterized by the lack of immune cells in the tumor epithelium. However, in contrast to other immune cell populations, polymorphonuclear myeloid-derived suppressor cells (PMN-MDSCs) were abundant in both segments of CESC samples and CESC-derived tumor cells expressed markedly higher levels of the PMN-MDSC chemoattractants CXCL1, CXCL5, and CXCL6 than OPSCC tumor cells. Taken together, despite their having the same etiologic agent, the immune infiltration pattern significantly differs between OPSCC and CESC, with a noticeable shift toward prominent MDSC infiltration in the latter. Our data thus present a rationale for a diverse approach to targeted therapy in patients with HPV-associated tumors of different tissue origins.
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- Lucie Pavelková
- SOTIO, Českomoravská 2532/19b,Prague 9, Prague CZ-19000, Czech Republic; Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- SOTIO, Českomoravská 2532/19b,Prague 9, Prague CZ-19000, Czech Republic
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- SOTIO, Českomoravská 2532/19b,Prague 9, Prague CZ-19000, Czech Republic
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- SOTIO, Českomoravská 2532/19b,Prague 9, Prague CZ-19000, Czech Republic; Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- SOTIO, Českomoravská 2532/19b,Prague 9, Prague CZ-19000, Czech Republic
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- SOTIO, Českomoravská 2532/19b,Prague 9, Prague CZ-19000, Czech Republic
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- The Fingerland Department of Pathology, Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- The Fingerland Department of Pathology, Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- The Fingerland Department of Pathology, Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- The Fingerland Department of Pathology, Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- SOTIO, Českomoravská 2532/19b,Prague 9, Prague CZ-19000, Czech Republic
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- SOTIO, Českomoravská 2532/19b,Prague 9, Prague CZ-19000, Czech Republic.
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Jiang L, Yi Q, Sun Z, Lin Y. ZNT1 Regulates the Proliferation, Migration and Invasion of HaCaT Cells Infected with HPV Through the PI3K/Akt Pathway. Indian J Dermatol 2024; 69:201. [PMID: 38841228 PMCID: PMC11149793 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_775_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Background Condyloma acuminatum (CA), which is a highly contagious sexually transmitted illness generated by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, is characterized by abnormal proliferation of keratinocytes resulting in verrucous lesions. Although solute carrier family 30 member 1 (ZNT1) is highly expressed in CA tissues, the function of ZNT1 in CA remains unclear. Methods HPV transfection was performed in HaCaT to simulate the CA pathological environment. The mRNA and protein levels were monitored using RT-qPCR and immunoblotting. Cell viability was found using the MTT test. Cell invasion and migration were probed using the transwell and wound healing. Results ZNT1 expression was up-regulated in CA tissues, and HPV transfection increased the expression of ZNT1. Overexpression of ZNT1 promoted the proliferation, migration and invasion of Human immortalized keratinocyte (HaCaT) transfected with HPV. Meanwhile, ZNT1 knockdown repressed the proliferation, migration and invasion of HaCaT that HPV transfected. Further research displayed that ZNT1 promoted the proliferation, migration and invasion of HaCaT transfected with HPV through the PI3K/Akt pathway. Conclusion Our research confirmed that ZNT1 regulated the proliferation, migration and invasion of HaCaT transfected with HPV through the PI3K/Akt pathway, providing a new target for the effective remedy of CA.
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- Liwei Jiang
- From the Dermatological STD Clinic, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, 1-1101 Juxiangxincheng, No. 109 Xiangyin Lane, Yuhua District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- From the Dermatological STD Clinic, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, 1-1101 Juxiangxincheng, No. 109 Xiangyin Lane, Yuhua District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, 1-1101 Juxiangxincheng, No. 109 Xiangyin Lane, Yuhua District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, 1-1101 Juxiangxincheng, No. 109 Xiangyin Lane, Yuhua District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China
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Wang Z, Liu C, Liu W, Lv X, Hu T, Yang F, Yang W, He L, Huang X. Long-read sequencing reveals the structural complexity of genomic integration of HPV DNA in cervical cancer cell lines. BMC Genomics 2024; 25:198. [PMID: 38378450 PMCID: PMC10877919 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10101-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer (CC) causes more than 311,000 deaths annually worldwide. The integration of human papillomavirus (HPV) is a crucial genetic event that contributes to cervical carcinogenesis. Despite HPV DNA integration is known to disrupt the genomic architecture of both the host and viral genomes in CC, the complexity of this process remains largely unexplored. RESULTS In this study, we conducted whole-genome sequencing (WGS) at 55-65X coverage utilizing the PacBio long-read sequencing platform in SiHa and HeLa cells, followed by comprehensive analyses of the sequence data to elucidate the complexity of HPV integration. Firstly, our results demonstrated that PacBio long-read sequencing effectively identifies HPV integration breakpoints with comparable accuracy to targeted-capture Next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods. Secondly, we constructed detailed models of complex integrated genome structures that included both the HPV genome and nearby regions of the human genome by utilizing PacBio long-read WGS. Thirdly, our sequencing results revealed the occurrence of a wide variety of genome-wide structural variations (SVs) in SiHa and HeLa cells. Additionally, our analysis further revealed a potential correlation between changes in gene expression levels and SVs on chromosome 13 in the genome of SiHa cells. CONCLUSIONS Using PacBio long-read sequencing, we have successfully constructed complex models illustrating HPV integrated genome structures in SiHa and HeLa cells. This accomplishment serves as a compelling demonstration of the valuable capabilities of long-read sequencing in detecting and characterizing HPV genomic integration structures within human cells. Furthermore, these findings offer critical insights into the complex process of HPV16 and HPV18 integration and their potential contribution to the development of cervical cancer.
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- Zhijie Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Cancer Biology Research Center (Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education), Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Cancer Biology Research Center (Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education), Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Cancer Biology Research Center (Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education), Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Cancer Biology Research Center (Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education), Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Cancer Biology Research Center (Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education), Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Wuhan Kandwise Biotechnology, Inc. Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Wuhan Kandwise Biotechnology, Inc. Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- Cancer Biology Research Center (Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education), Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- Cancer Biology Research Center (Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education), Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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Tesfaye E, Kumbi B, Mandefro B, Hemba Y, Prajapati KK, Singh SC, Upadhye V, Hajare ST. Prevalence of human papillomavirus infection and associated factors among women attending cervical cancer screening in setting of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4053. [PMID: 38374354 PMCID: PMC10876560 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54754-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are circular, nonenveloped small double-stranded DNA viruses that infect stratified epithelium and can cause a number of life-threatening diseases. HPV is the central risk factor for developing cervical cancer and is estimated that approximately 98% of this disease is associated with oncogenic types of HPV. HPV infection leads to an estimated 266,000 cervical cancer deaths annually. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of HPV infection and risk factors associated with cervical lesion among women attending the cervical cancer screening clinic at the Ethiopian Family Guidance Association, Addis Ababa. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of HPV infection. Data were collected using a questionnaire and samples leftover from cervical screening were taken. The leftover swab was air dried and DNA was extracted and amplified by using a PCR. A total of 247 women were included in the study. The prevalence of HPV was 9.72% among the population studied. Of all participants, 27.13% were positive for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia-1 (CIN1). CIN1 positivity was found in half of HPV positive women. Among HPV positive women, half of them had started sexual intercourse at ages 12-17 years and 41.66% were women who gave birth at ages 12-17 years. The high prevalence of HPV and the CIN1 positive group were ages 36-57 and women with multiple sexual partners. The other groups with the highest CIN1 positive were 22.39% grade (9-12) and 20.9% primary (1-8) and uneducated women. Among HPV positive women, 83.33% had an abortion history and 80% miscarried in the first trimester. Among the CIN1 positives, 53.73% had more than two sexual partners. Among HPV positive women, half of them were users of contraception methods. In conclusion, the highest prevalence of HPV is among women who began sexual intercourse earlier and who gave birth at 12-17 years of age, have an abortion history, with MSP and oral contraceptive methods users. In addition to HPV, early pregnancy and sexual intercourse at 12-17 years of age, abortion, MSP, and oral hormonal contraceptives are factors in cervical cancer. Finally, most women do not have enough knowledge and awareness about cervical cancer and the risk factor.
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- Elsa Tesfaye
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Dilla University, SNNPR, 419, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Dilla University, SNNPR, 419, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Dilla University, SNNPR, 419, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Dilla University, SNNPR, 419, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Research & Development cell, Institute of Applied Sciences,Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Dilla University, SNNPR, 419, Dilla, Ethiopia.
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Ouyang Y, Nauwynck HJ. Molecular basis for the different PCV2 susceptibility of T-lymphoblasts in Landrace and Piétrain pigs. Vet Res 2024; 55:22. [PMID: 38374131 PMCID: PMC10875804 DOI: 10.1186/s13567-024-01275-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Clinically, Landrace pigs are more susceptible to porcine circovirus-associated diseases (PCVADs) than Piétrain pigs. We previously found that porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) can infect T-lymphoblasts. The present study examined the replication kinetics of six PCV2 strains in the lymphoblasts of Landrace and Piétrain pigs. The results showed that T-lymphoblasts from Landrace pigs are much more susceptible to PCV2 infection than those from Piétrain pigs. In addition, PCV2 replication was strain-dependent. PCV2 binding to T-lymphoblasts was partially mediated by chondroitin sulfate (CS) and dermatan sulfate (DS). Phosphacan, an effective internalization mediator in monocytes that contains several CS chains, was also demonstrated to be involved in PCV2 internalization. Viral binding and internalization were not different between the two breeds, however, the subsequent step, the disassembly was. Although inhibition of serine proteases blocked PCV2 replication in both Landrace and Piétrain pigs, this only occurred at a neutral pH in Piétrain pigs, whereas this occurred also at a low pH in Landrace. This suggested that more proteases can cleave PCV2 in Landrace lymphoblasts than in Piétrain lymphoblasts, explaining the better replication. Through co-localization studies of viral particles with endo-lysosomal markers, and quantitative analysis of organelle sizes during viral internalization, it was observed that PCV2 may exhibit a higher propensity for viral escape from late endosomes in Landrace pigs (smaller) compared to Piétrain pigs. These results provide new understandings of the different PCV2 susceptibility in Landrace and Piétrain pigs.
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- Yueling Ouyang
- Laboratory of Virology, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Virology, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Siqueira JD, Alves BM, Castelo Branco AB, Duque KC, Bustamante-Teixeira MT, Soares EA, Levi JE, Azevedo e Silva G, Soares MA. Comparison of four different human papillomavirus genotyping methods in cervical samples: Addressing method-specific advantages and limitations. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25474. [PMID: 38327440 PMCID: PMC10847660 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Since human papillomavirus (HPV) is recognized as the causative agent of cervical cancer and associated with anogenital non-cervical and oropharyngeal cancers, the characterization of the HPV types circulating in different geographic regions is an important tool in screening and prevention. In this context, this study compared four methodologies for HPV detection and genotyping: real-time PCR (Cobas® HPV test), nested PCR followed by conventional Sanger sequencing, reverse hybridization (High + Low PapillomaStrip® kit) and next-generation sequencing (NGS) at an Illumina HiSeq2500 platform. Cervical samples from patients followed at the Family Health Strategy from Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, were collected and subjected to the real-time PCR. Of those, 114 were included in this study according to the results obtained with the real-time PCR, considered herein as the gold standard method. For the 110 samples tested by at least one methodology in addition to real-time PCR, NGS showed the lowest concordance rates of HPV and high-risk HPV identification compared to the other three methods (67-75 %). Real-time PCR and Sanger sequencing showed the highest rates of concordance (97-100 %). All methods differed in their sensitivity and specificity. HPV genotyping contributes to individual risk stratification, therapeutic decisions, epidemiological studies and vaccine development, supporting approaches in prevention, healthcare and management of HPV infection.
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- Juliana D. Siqueira
- Programa de Oncovirologia, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Programa de Oncovirologia, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Diretoria de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão, Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina, Joinville, SC, Brazil
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- Programa de Oncovirologia, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo Medical School, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Dasa Laboratories, Barueri, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Programa de Oncovirologia, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Departamento de Genética, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Jones RN, Miyauchi S, Roy S, Boutros N, Mayadev JS, Mell LK, Califano JA, Venuti A, Sharabi AB. Computational and AI-driven 3D structural analysis of human papillomavirus (HPV) oncoproteins E5, E6, and E7 reveal significant divergence of HPV E5 between low-risk and high-risk genotypes. Virology 2024; 590:109946. [PMID: 38147693 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2023.109946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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There are over 220 identified genotypes of Human papillomavirus (HPV), and the HPV genome encodes 3 major oncogenes, E5, E6, and E7. Conservation and divergence in protein sequence and function between low-risk versus high-risk oncogenic HPV genotypes has not been fully characterized. Here, we used modern computational and structural folding algorithms to perform a comparative analysis of HPV E5, E6, and E7 between multiple low risk and high risk genotypes. We first identified significantly greater sequence divergence in E5 between low- and high-risk genotypes compared to E6 and E7. Next, we used AlphaFold to model the structure of papillomavirus proteins and complexes with high confidence, including some with no established consensus structure. We observed that HPV E5, but not E6 or E7, had a dramatically different 3D structure between low-risk and high-risk genotypes. To our knowledge, this is the first comparative analysis of HPV proteins using Alphafold artificial intelligence (AI) system. The marked differences in E5 sequence and structure in high-risk HPVs may contribute in important and underappreciated ways to the development of HPV-associated cancers.
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- Riley N Jones
- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA; Moores Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Moores Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA; Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- HPV-UNIT-UOSD Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA; Moores Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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Zhang Y, Liu W, He F, Liu YJ, Jiang H, Hao C, Wang W. Myosin 9 and N-glycans jointly regulate human papillomavirus entry. J Biol Chem 2024; 300:105660. [PMID: 38242322 PMCID: PMC10865405 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.105660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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Persistent high-risk HPV infection is closely associated with cervical cancer development, and there is no drug targeting HPV on the market at present, so it is particularly important to understand the interaction mechanism between HPV and the host which may provide the novel strategies for treating HPV diseases. HPV can hijack cell surface heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs) as primary receptors. However, the secondary entry receptors for HPV remain elusive. We identify myosin-9 (NMHC-IIA) as a host factor that interacts with HPV L1 protein and mediates HPV internalization. Efficient HPV entry required myosin-9 redistribution to the cell surface regulated by HPV-hijacked MEK-MLCK signaling. Myosin-9 maldistribution by ML-7 or ML-9 significantly inhibited HPV pseudoviruses infection in vitro and in vivo. Meanwhile, N-glycans, especially the galactose chains, may act as the decoy receptors for HPV, which can block the interaction of HPV to myosin-9 and influence the way of HPV infection. Taken together, we identify myosin-9 as a novel functional entry receptor for high-risk HPV both in vitro and in vivo, and unravel the new roles of myosin-9 and N-glycans in HPV entry, which provides the possibilities for host targets of antiviral drugs.
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- Yang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Glycoscience and Glycotechnology, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts of Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China; Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Glycoscience and Glycotechnology, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology), Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Department of Systems Biology for Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Glycoscience and Glycotechnology, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology), Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Department of Systems Biology for Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Glycoscience and Glycotechnology, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts of Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Glycoscience and Glycotechnology, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts of Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China; Sanya Oceanographic Institute, Ocean University of China, Sanya, China.
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Trammel J, Amusan O, Hultgren A, Raikhy G, Bodily JM. Epidermal growth factor receptor-dependent stimulation of differentiation by human papillomavirus type 16 E5. Virology 2024; 590:109952. [PMID: 38103269 PMCID: PMC10842332 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2023.109952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) infect keratinocytes of stratified squamous epithelia, and persistent infection with high-risk HPV types, such as HPV16, may lead to the development of malignancies. HPV evades host immunity in part by linking its gene expression to the host differentiation program, and therefore relies on differentiation to complete its life cycle. Based on previous reports indicating that the HPV16 protein E5 is important in the late stages of the differentiation-dependent life cycle, we found that organotypic cultures harboring HPV16 genomes lacking E5 showed reduced markers of terminal differentiation compared to wild type HPV16-containing cultures. We found that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) levels and activation were increased in an E5-depdendent manner in these tissues, and that EGFR promoted terminal differentiation and expression of the HPV16 L1 gene. These findings suggest a function for E5 in preserving the ability of HPV16 containing keratinocytes to differentiate, thus facilitating the production of new virus progeny.
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- Jessica Trammel
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA; School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
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Rosendo-Chalma P, Antonio-Véjar V, Ortiz Tejedor JG, Ortiz Segarra J, Vega Crespo B, Bigoni-Ordóñez GD. The Hallmarks of Cervical Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms Induced by Human Papillomavirus. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:77. [PMID: 38392296 PMCID: PMC10886769 DOI: 10.3390/biology13020077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) and, specifically, high-risk HPVs (HR-HPVs) are identified as necessary factors in the development of cancer of the lower genital tract, with CaCU standing out as the most prevalent tumor. This review summarizes ten mechanisms activated by HR-HPVs during cervical carcinogenesis, which are broadly associated with at least seven of the fourteen distinctive physiological capacities of cancer in the newly established model by Hanahan in 2022. These mechanisms involve infection by human papillomavirus, cellular tropism, genetic predisposition to uterine cervical cancer (CaCU), viral load, viral physical state, regulation of epigenetic mechanisms, loss of function of the E2 protein, deregulated expression of E6/E7 oncogenes, regulation of host cell protein function, and acquisition of the mesenchymal phenotype.
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- Pedro Rosendo-Chalma
- Laboratorio de Virus y Cáncer, Unidad de Investigación Biomédica en Cáncer of Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (IIB-UNAM), Mexico City 14080, Mexico
- Unidad Académica de Posgrado, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador
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- Laboratorio de Biomedicina Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico
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- Unidad Académica de Posgrado, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador
- Carrera de Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador
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- Carrera de Medicina, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador
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- Carrera de Medicina, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador
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Okayama K, Kakinuma M, Teruya K, Oda M, Fujii M, Kimura H, Sasagawa T, Okodo M. Predictive Value of Various Atypical Cells for the Detection of Human Papillomavirus in Cervical Smears. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1212. [PMID: 38279211 PMCID: PMC10816237 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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It is thought that numerous genotypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) are associated with various atypical cells, such as multinucleated cells, koilocytes, binucleated cells, parakeratotic cells, and giant cells, in the cervix. We previously showed the specificity of HPV genotypes for koilocytes and multinucleated cells. Therefore, in this study, we analyzed the association among HPV genotypes and binucleated cells, parakeratotic cells, and giant cells in Papanicolaou (Pap) smears. We detected HPV genotypes and atypical cells in 651 cases of liquid-based cytology with an abnormal Pap smear. The HPV genotypes associated with atypical cells were evaluated using stepwise logistic regression with backward elimination and a likelihood ratio test for model construction. Polymerase chain reaction was used to determine the HPV genotypes in whole liquid-based cytology samples and microdissected cell samples from Pap smear slides. Binucleated cells were significantly associated with HPV genotype 42. Moreover, parakeratotic cells were significantly associated with certain HPV genotypes, such as HPV40. However, it was difficult to detect specific HPV genotypes by the manual microdissection-polymerase chain reaction method despite the presence of binucleated cells and parakeratotic cells. Thus, the presence of binucleated cells, parakeratotic cells, and giant cells in Pap smears may not be predictive of cervical lesions above low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions or infection with highly carcinogenic HPV genotypes.
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- Kaori Okayama
- Department of Health Science, Gunma Paz University Graduate School of Health Sciences, 1-7-1 Tonyamachi, Takasaki-shi 370-0006, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Health Science, Gunma Paz University Graduate School of Health Sciences, 1-7-1 Tonyamachi, Takasaki-shi 370-0006, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Health and Welfare, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kyorin University, 5-4-1 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi 181-8621, Tokyo, Japan
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- Genki Plaza Medical Center for Health Care, 3-6-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku 102-0072, Tokyo, Japan
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- Genki Plaza Medical Center for Health Care, 3-6-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku 102-0072, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kyorin University, 5-4-1 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi 181-8621, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Science, Gunma Paz University Graduate School of Health Sciences, 1-7-1 Tonyamachi, Takasaki-shi 370-0006, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Uchinadadaigaku, Kahoku-gun 920-0293, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kyorin University, 5-4-1 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi 181-8621, Tokyo, Japan
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Prabhakar AT, James CD, Youssef AH, Hossain RA, Hill RD, Bristol ML, Wang X, Dubey A, Morgan IM. A human papillomavirus 16 E2-TopBP1 dependent SIRT1-p300 acetylation switch regulates mitotic viral and human protein levels. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.01.15.575713. [PMID: 38293041 PMCID: PMC10827094 DOI: 10.1101/2024.01.15.575713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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An interaction between human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16) E2 and the cellular proteins TopBP1 and BRD4 is required for E2 plasmid segregation function. The E2-TopBP1 interaction promotes increased mitotic E2 protein levels in U2OS and N/Tert-1 cells, as well as in human foreskin keratinocytes immortalized by HPV16 (HFK+HPV16). SIRT1 deacetylation reduces E2 protein stability and here we demonstrate that increased E2 acetylation occurs during mitosis in a TopBP1 interacting dependent manner, promoting E2 mitotic stabilization. p300 mediates E2 acetylation and acetylation is increased due to E2 switching off SIRT1 function during mitosis in a TopBP1 interacting dependent manner, confirmed by increased p53 stability and acetylation on lysine 382, a known target for SIRT1 deacetylation. SIRT1 can complex with E2 in growing cells but is unable to do so during mitosis due to the E2-TopBP1 interaction; SIRT1 is also unable to complex with p53 in mitotic E2 wild type cells but can complex with p53 outside of mitosis. E2 lysines 111 and 112 are highly conserved residues across all E2 proteins and we demonstrate that K111 hyper-acetylation occurs during mitosis, promoting E2 interaction with Topoisomerase 1 (Top1). We also demonstrate that K112 ubiquitination promotes E2 proteasomal degradation during mitosis. The results present a model in which the E2-TopBP1 complex inactivates SIRT1 during mitosis and E2 acetylation on K111 by p300 increases, promoting interaction with Top1 that protects K112 from ubiquitination and therefore E2 proteasomal degradation. Importance Human papillomaviruses are causative agents in around 5% of all human cancers. While there are prophylactic vaccines that will significantly alleviate HPV disease burden on future generations, there are currently no anti-viral strategies available for the treatment of HPV cancers. To generate such reagents, we must understand more about the HPV life cycle, and in particular about viral-host interactions. Here we describe a novel mitotic complex generated by the HPV16 E2 protein interacting with the host protein TopBP1 that controls the function of the deacetylase SIRT1. The E2-TopBP1 interaction disrupts SIRT1 function during mitosis in order to enhance acetylation and stability of viral and host proteins. This novel complex is essential for the HPV16 life cycle and represents a novel anti-viral therapeutic target.
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Seyoum A, Seyoum B, Gure T, Alemu A, Alemayehu DH, Alemu A, Belachew A, Tefera DA, Aseffa A, Howe R, Mulu A, Mihret A. High rate of non-vaccine targeted high-risk HPV genotypes circulate among women in Eastern Ethiopia. Sci Rep 2024; 14:958. [PMID: 38200092 PMCID: PMC10781741 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51594-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The World Health Organization [WHO] recommends a genotype-specific human papillomavirus [HPV] vaccination as a primary prevention strategy to control the burden of cervical cancer globally. In Ethiopia, where the non-vaccine-targeted HPV genotypes have not been adequately studied, a vaccination initiative was launched in 2018 targeting HPV-6,-11, -16, and -18 for girls aged 14-18 years. The co-existence of both vaccine-targeted and non-targeted genotypes is a serious concern, as it can accelerate cancer progression. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of non-vaccine-targeted HPV genotypes and assess the level of multiple infections with other genotypes in eastern Ethiopia. A health facility-based cross-sectional study including 110 women with positive HPV DNA results was conducted from April to August 2021. A structured questionnaire to collect demographic and clinical data was used. Cervical swabs were collected using L-shaped FLOQSwabs. Women's cytological profile was determined based on Pap smear test results. An automated nucleic acid extraction system using STARMag 96 ProPrep Universal Extraction Kit was utilized following the manufacturer's protocol. An amplification assay in real-time was employed to amplify and identify the HPV Late 1 [L1] gene, which is utilized for genotyping purposes. Following this, the collected data was entered into Epi data version 3.1 software, and the analysis was performed using STATA version 14. A total of 110 women [age range 30-60 years, mean age = 36.5 years and SD ± 6.9] had positive HPV DNA results and were included in the study. Among these, 108 women had valid co-testing [Pap test and HPV DNA test] results for further analysis, and the results of the remaining 2 women were rejected. Overall, the prevalence of non-vaccine-targeted HPV was 56 (51.8%, 95%CI [0.42, 0.61]), of which 28 women (25.4%, 95%CI [0.18, 0.34]) had a single non-vaccine HPV genotype infection. The remaining 29 women (26.4%, 95% CI: 0.190-0.355) experienced multiple infections. The non-vaccine-targeted genotypes of HPV-35 accounted for 11 cases (10%, 95%CI [0.06, 0.17]), HPV-68 was detected in 9 women (8.2%, 95%CI [0.04, 0.15]), HPV-56 and HPV-66 were both found in 8 cases each (7.3%, 95%CI [0.04, 0.14]) of the total. In addition, out of these 108 women, 93 (86.1%, 95%CI [0.78, 0.91]) had low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, 13 (12%, 95%CI [0.07, 0.20]) no intraepithelial lesion or malignancy, and two (1.9%, 95%CI [0.01, 0.07]) high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. Furthermore, there was no statistical difference [p = 0.755] between vaccine-targeted and non-vaccine-targeted genotypes as the primary cause of cervical lesions. In conclusion, the findings of the present study highlight the existence of a notable prevalence of multiple infections caused by non-vaccine-targeted HPV genotypes. Therefore, it is recommended that both the Federal and regional health bureaus to evaluate the range of hr HPV genotypes protected by the current HPV vaccine and explore the option of transitioning from the quadrivalent HPV vaccine to a novavalent vaccine that includes seven high-risk HPV genotypes.
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- Ayichew Seyoum
- College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
- Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Herbst J, Vohl V, Krajina M, Leffers M, Kropidlowski J, Prieske K, Jaeger A, Oliveira Ferrer L, Schmalfeldt B, Goy Y, Burandt E, Pantel K, Vollmert C, Sartori A, Woelber L, Effenberger K, Wikman H. Detection of Multiple HPV Types in Liquid Biopsies of Cervical Neoplasia. Clin Chem 2024; 70:285-296. [PMID: 38175596 DOI: 10.1093/clinchem/hvad182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND More than 95% of cervical cancers and their precancerous lesions are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Cell-free (cf) HPV DNA detection in blood samples may serve as a monitoring tool for cervical cancer. METHODS In our methodological study, an HPV panel for simultaneous detection of 24 types using mass spectrometry-based analysis was developed for liquid biopsy approaches and tested on HPV positive cell lines, plasmid controls, and cervical high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) in positive smear samples (n = 52). It was validated in cfDNA blood samples (n = 40) of cervical cancer patients. RESULTS The HPV panel showed proficient results in cell lines and viral plasmids with a limit of detection of 1 IU (international units)/µL for HPV16/18 and 10GE/µL for HPV11/31/33/39/45/51/52/58/59 and a specificity of 100% for the tested HPV types. In cervical smear samples, HPV DNA was detected with a sensitivity of 98.14%. The overall agreement between the new HPV panel and clinical records was 97.2% (κ = 0.84). In cervical cancer cfDNA, 26/40 (65.0%) tested positive for any HPV type, with most infections due to hrHPV (24/26). HPV positive samples were found in all FIGO stages, with the highest positivity ratio in FIGO III and IV. Even the lowest stage, FIGO I, had 12/23 (52.2%) patients with a positive HPV plasma status. CONCLUSIONS This proof-of-concept paper shows that the described assay produces reliable results for detecting HPV types in a multiplex mass spectrometry-based assay in cervical smear and cfDNA with high specificity and sensitivity in both cohorts. The assay shows potential for liquid biopsy-based applications in monitoring cervical cancer progression.
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- Johanna Herbst
- Institute of Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Wang P, Jing T, Hu Y, Chen X. Research Progress on Antiviral Activity of Heparin. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:7-24. [PMID: 36740803 DOI: 10.2174/0929867330666230203124032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Heparin, as a glycosaminoglycan, is known for its anticoagulant and antithrombotic properties for several decades. Heparin is a life-saving drug and is widely used for anticoagulation in medical practice. In recent years, there have been extensive studies that heparin plays an important role in non-anticoagulant diseases, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-angiogenesis, anti-neoplastic, anti-metastatic effects, and so on. Clinical observation and in vitro experiments indicate that heparin displays a potential multitarget effect. In this brief review, we will summarize heparin and its derivative's recently studied progress for the treatment of various viral infections. The aim is to maximize the benefits of drugs through medically targeted development, to meet the unmet clinical needs of serious viral diseases.
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- Yi Wang
- Chinese Materia Medica Pharmacology, Shandong Academy of Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, China
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- Shandong VeriSign Test Detection Co., LTD, Jinan, China
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- Chinese Materia Medica Pharmacology, Shandong Academy of Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Zhenjiang Runjing High Purity Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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Hung TM, Son HX, Bang LVN, Van Duyet L. Characteristics of Cervical Cancer Caused by the Human Papillomavirus 18 and Its Genetic Variations in Vietnamese Women. INFECTION, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION : JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2024; 117:105546. [PMID: 38176603 DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2023.105546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND The involvement of HPV18 in cervical cancer pathogenesis, as well as its high oncogenic potential and influence on the variation of cervical cancer distribution in different geographical regions, makes assessing the characteristics of cervical cancer and its variants the basis for considering potential carcinogenic HPV18 sequence variations and vaccine strategies. METHODS A prospective study was conducted at Vietnam Central Obstetrics Hospital from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020. HPV18 infection was confirmed in cervical cancer patients using molecular diagnostics. Nucleotide sequences of the HPV18 E6, E7, and L1 genes were used to analyze genetic variations. The demographic, clinical, and laboratory data of the patients were collected and statistically analyzed. RESULTS Among 48 patients with HPV18-infected cervical cancer, 79.2% were between the ages of 35-54; while only 20.8% were < 35 and > 54 years old. 100% of patients have been pregnant at some point in their lives, with ≥3 pregnancies accounting for 83.3%. Patients with cervical cancer caused by HPV18 infection were predominantly in stages 0 and I, with no patients in stages II, III, or IV. A single HPV18 infection generates much more cervical cancer cases than multiple HPV18 infections. Symptoms such as lower abdomen pain, unusual anginal discharge, and vaginal bleeding were observed in both stages 0 and I; however, vaginal bleeding after sex was only detected in women with stage I cervical cancer. Cervicitis, cervical ectropion, and ulcers are reported in cervical status stages 0 and I; however, warts and ulcers were only present in stage I. Magnetic resonance imaging produces far superior outcomes than ultrasound. All cytology and pathology tests confirmed L/HSIL, SCC, AC, and CIS. On the other hand, a single HPV18 infection was associated with a significantly higher risk of L/HSIL, SCC, AC, and CIS than multiple HPV18 infections. Nulceotide sequences of the E6, E7, and L1 genes revealed 20 mutations, including three (E6), five (E7), and twelve (L1) mutations. High-frequency mutations (95.8%-100% of HPV18 samples had mutations) occur at the following positions: C287G - P61P (E6 gene), G5503A - R25Q, C5701G - P91R, C6460G - P344R, C6625G - P399R, and C6842G - P471R (L1 gene). A phylogenetic tree based on the E6/E7/L1 gene sequence revealed that 100% belonged to A lineage, with 97.9% belonging AA (Asian Amerindian - A1) and 2.1% belonging to the E (European - A5). CONCLUSION Patients with a single HPV18 infection have a higher risk of cervical cancer than those infected with HPV18 and other high-risk strains simultaneously. HPV18 single-infection, on the other hand, had considerably higher incidences of L/HSIL, SCC, AC, and CIS than HPV18 co-infection. The HPV18 strain that was found in Vietnam belonged to lineage A (A1 and A5), which contains several oncogene mutations.
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- Than Manh Hung
- Emergency Department, National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, 78 Giai Phong, Dong Da, Hanoi, Viet Nam; Infectious Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Departments of obstetrics and gynecology, Cho Moi District General Hospital, Na Mo village, Dong Tam town, Cho Moi district, Bac Kan province, Viet Nam
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- Luong The Vinh High School, 35 Dinh Nup, Trung Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Micobiology and Moclecular Biology Department, National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, 78 Giai Phong, Dong Da, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
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Toyohara Y, Taguchi A, Ishii Y, Yoshimoto D, Yamazaki M, Matsunaga H, Nakatani K, Hoshi D, Tsuchimochi S, Kusakabe M, Baba S, Kawata A, Ikemura M, Tanikawa M, Sone K, Uchino‐Mori M, Ushiku T, Takeyama H, Oda K, Kawana K, Hippo Y, Osuga Y. Identification of target cells of human papillomavirus 18 using squamocolumnar junction organoids. Cancer Sci 2024; 115:125-138. [PMID: 37996972 PMCID: PMC10823277 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Human papillomavirus 18 (HPV18) is a highly malignant HPV genotype among high-risk HPVs, characterized by the difficulty of detecting it in precancerous lesions and its high prevalence in adenocarcinomas. The cellular targets and molecular mechanisms underlying its infection remain unclear. In this study, we aimed to identify the cells targeted by HPV18 and elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying HPV18 replication. Initially, we established a lentiviral vector (HPV18LCR-GFP vector) containing the HPV18 long control region promoter located upstream of EGFP. Subsequently, HPV18LCR-GFP vectors were transduced into patient-derived squamocolumnar junction organoids, and the presence of GFP-positive cells was evaluated. Single-cell RNA sequencing of GFP-positive and GFP-negative cells was conducted. Differentially expressed gene analysis revealed that 169 and 484 genes were significantly upregulated in GFP-positive and GFP-negative cells, respectively. Pathway analysis showed that pathways associated with cell cycle and viral carcinogenesis were upregulated in GFP-positive cells, whereas keratinization and mitophagy/autophagy-related pathways were upregulated in GFP-negative cells. siRNA-mediated luciferase reporter assay and HPV18 genome replication assay validated that, among the upregulated genes, ADNP, FHL2, and NPM3 were significantly associated with the activation of the HPV18 early promoter and maintenance of the HPV18 genome. Among them, NPM3 showed substantially higher expression in HPV-related cervical adenocarcinomas than in squamous cell carcinomas, and NPM3 knockdown of HPV18-infected cells downregulated stem cell-related genes. Our new experimental model allows us to identify novel genes involved in HPV18 early promoter activities. These molecules might serve as therapeutic targets in HPV18-infected cervical lesions.
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- Yusuke Toyohara
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
- Laboratory of Human Single Cell Immunology, World Premier International Immunology Frontier Research Center (WPI‐IFReC)Osaka UniversitySuitaJapan
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- Pathogen Genomics CenterNational Institute of Infectious DiseasesTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Life Science and Medical BioscienceWaseda UniversityTokyoJapan
- Computational Bio Big‐Data Open Innovation LaboratoryAIST‐Waseda UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Research organization for Nano and Life InnovationWaseda UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Molecular CarcinogenesisChiba Cancer Center Research InstituteChibaJapan
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- Department of Oncologic PathologyKanazawa Medical UniversityUchinadaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Pathology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Pathology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Life Science and Medical BioscienceWaseda UniversityTokyoJapan
- Computational Bio Big‐Data Open Innovation LaboratoryAIST‐Waseda UniversityTokyoJapan
- Research organization for Nano and Life InnovationWaseda UniversityTokyoJapan
- Institute for Advanced Research of Biosystem Dynamics, Waseda Research Institute for Science and EngineeringWaseda UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Integrative Genomics, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyNihon University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of Molecular CarcinogenesisChiba Cancer Center Research InstituteChibaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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Wendel S, Wallace NA. Interactions among human papillomavirus proteins and host DNA repair factors differ during the viral life cycle and virus-induced tumorigenesis. mSphere 2023; 8:e0042723. [PMID: 37850786 PMCID: PMC10732048 DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00427-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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This review focuses on the impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) oncogenes on DNA repair pathways with a particular focus on how these relationships change as productive HPV infections transition to malignant lesions. We made specific efforts to incorporate advances in the understanding of HPV and DNA damage repair over the last 4 years. We apologize for any articles that we missed in compiling this report.
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- Sebastian Wendel
- Kansas State University, Division of Biology, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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