Human Ectocervical Cells
| Title: | Human Ectocervical Cells |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with various cancers, including cervical cancer. Researchers are working to understand the processes by which HPV can transform a healthy cell into a cancerous one. This image shows human ectocervical cells (HEC) expressing HPV-16 E5 oncoprotein. Fluorescence green color represents the E5 oncoprotein; red represents the nucleoporin p62; and co-localization of both proteins is shown in yellow. This image was originally submitted as part of the 2016 NCI Cancer Close Up project. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Cancer Types -- Cervical Cancer Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue |
| Type: | Color, Photo (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute \ Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| Creator: | Ewa Krawczyk |
| Date Created: | 2008 |
| Date Added: | April 11, 2016 |
| Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above. |