학술논문
Exploring the link between viruses and cancer in companion animals: a comprehensive and comparative analysis
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Infectious Agents and Cancer, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-23 (2023)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1750-9378
Abstract
Abstract Currently, it is estimated that 15% of human neoplasms globally are caused by infectious agents, with new evidence emerging continuously. Multiple agents have been implicated in various forms of neoplasia, with viruses as the most frequent. In recent years, investigation on viral mechanisms underlying tumoral transformation in cancer development and progression are in the spotlight, both in human and veterinary oncology. Oncogenic viruses in veterinary medicine are of primary importance not only as original pathogens of pets, but also in the view of pets as models of human malignancies. Hence, this work will provide an overview of the main oncogenic viruses of companion animals, with brief notes of comparative medicine.