[The E5 protein of the Human Papillomavirus encodes a short hydrophobic peptide, which appears to alter the turnover rate of the EGF receptor in keratinocytes, thereby enhancing their growth. (Virology 280:169-75, 2001) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0069504 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Biologically Active Substance