We propose that downregulation of p27(Kip1) by XMRV infection facilitates transition of G1 to S, thereby accelerates growth of prostate cancer cells.
Our findings implicate that if XMRV is present in humans, then under appropriate cellular microenvironment it may serve as a cofactor to promote cancer progression in the prostate.
2012-04-24
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Laboratory of Retrovirology and Epigenetics, Center for AIDS Health Disparities Research, Vanderbilt-Meharry Center For AIDS Research (CFAR), Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, 1005 Dr. DB Todd Jr Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208, USA.
Prostate. 2012 Jun;72(8):886-97
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