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ArticleGenes & cancer2025

Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen 1 upregulates

Amir Hossein Alipour, Seyed Mohammad Ali Hashemi, Fatemeh Gharahkhani, Alireza Katanchi, Ali Farhadi, Jamal Sarvari

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Amir Hossein AlipourDepartment of Bacteriology and Virology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Seyed Mohammad Ali HashemiDepartment of Bacteriology and Virology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Fatemeh GharahkhaniDepartment of Bacteriology and Virology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Alireza KatanchiDepartment of Bacteriology and Virology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Ali FarhadiDiagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Jamal SarvariDepartment of Bacteriology and Virology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

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Abstract

backgroundEpstein-Barr Virus (EBV), a potent viral carcinogen, plays a crucial role in the development of various malignancies. Among its proteins, EBV nuclear antigen-1 (EBNA1) stands out for its ability to modulate gene expression. In this study, we explored the impact of EBNA1 on the expression patterns of four cellular genes-Derlin1, ZEB1, CNN3, and PSMD10-in HeLa cells. MATERIALS AND

methodsThree distinct categories of HeLa cells were established: EBNA1-Transfected Cells: These cells were transfected with the EBNA1 gene.Control Plasmid-Transfected Cells: These cells received transfection with a control plasmid.Non-Transfected Cells (Control Group): These cells were not subjected to any transfection. After RNA extraction, we employed real-time PCR to evaluate the transcriptional levels of four specific genes-Derlin 1, ZEB1, CNN3, and PSMD10-in each of the three cell groups. The Mann-Whitney

resultsThe results demonstrated that HeLa cells transfected with the EBNA1 plasmid exhibited significantly increased expression levels of Derlin1 (

conclusionsOur findings suggest that increase expression levels of Derlin1 and PSMD10 genes in HeLa cells by the EBV-EBNA1 might induce cancer cell survival and accelerates the development of cervical cancer (CC). However, to establish a conclusive link between EBV-EBNA1 and CC progression, further investigations are warranted.

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cervical carcinomaEBNA1Epstein–Barr virus

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