Abstract:Breast cancer is the most frequent neoplasm in the world, and its causes are multifactorial. Some risk factors are already well established, and others are still being studied, such as infections with certain agents, like the human papillomavirus (HPV). This study aimed to carry out a literature review about the association between breast cancer and HPV, aiming to analyze the role of their E6 and E7 oncoproteins, using PUBMED and LILACS databases for the research. Of the 41 articles included in the study, 30 e… Show more
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