Search for dissertations about: "oriP"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word oriP.

  1. 1. Regulation of the Epstein-Barr virus C promoter by the OriP-EBNA1 complex

    Author : Cecilia Boreström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Epstein-Barr virus; EBNA1; NF-Y; Sp1; Oct-2; Bright; E2F1; transcriptional regulation; Cp; oriP;

    Abstract : Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is an exclusively human, lymphotropic herpes virus that infects more than 90% of the population worldwide. Primary infection usually occurs during the early years of life and does not result in any recognized disease. READ MORE

  2. 2. Modulation of cellular and viral functions in Epstein-Barr virus infected cells

    Author : Marta P Imreh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The aim of the study was to investigate the interplay of cellular and viral genes in Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infected cells. Two aspects of this interaction have been investigated. The first aspect is related to the expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules in virus infected malignant cells. READ MORE

  3. 3. EBV gene variation and epigenetic alterations in asian nasopharyngeal carcinoma and potential clinical applications

    Author : Do Nguyen-Van; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : EBV; EBNA1; LMP1; LMP2A; FR; Q locus; genetic variation; antisense oligonucleotide; CDH13; DNA methylation; epigenetics; nasopharyngeal carcinoma;

    Abstract : The incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), an epithelial tumor, varies remarkably in different geographic regions and human populations. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), other environmental factors and genetic susceptibility are all considered to be involved in the etiology of this form of cancer and the EBV has been extensively studied in this context. READ MORE