HPV HORIZON

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the viruses that most of us are exposed to during our lifetime. HPV infection is the most important risk factor for cervical cancer and 90% of all cervical cancers are the result of HPV infections. HPV is also increasingly causing other types of cancer, such as cancer of the mouth and throat region, and HPVs are also causing various types of warts or papillomas... DUAL-TARGETING OF HPV-DRIVEN CANCERS Our research is focused on establishing a novel dual-targeting therapeutic strategy, that targets both the unique E6 and E7 -dependent features and the general stress protection machinery to eliminate Human papillomavirus-driven cancers. Based on our previous findings our researchers are developing a small molecule-based combination therapy that specifically eliminates the cancer-promoting mechanisms.... "In our recent studies, our research team has found a completely new way to eliminate HPV-infected cells and thus prevent the development of cancers..