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For example, viral IL-6 might be incorporated into the genomes of prostatic carcinomas, as has been described for Kaposi sarcoma [ 5 32 33 39 40 41 ] . The route of introduction of the viral IL-6 is believed to be through previous herpesvirus infection [ 39 41 ] . Another possibility is that the insertion of the oncogene BRCA1 results in the constitutive activation of STAT3 in NRP-154 cells, as has been described in Du-145 prostate cancer cells [ 42 ] . Du-145 cells do not make IL-6; nor are they dependent upon it for continued proliferation in vitro.
Although several investigators have focused upon the relationship of human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) (same herpesvirus subfamily as CMV) and HIV [ 25 26 27 28 29 ] , studies dealing with potential herpesvirus-herpesvirus interactions are very limited.
Many studies have focused upon the presence of a single herpesvirus in the transplant or AIDS patient [ 8 9 10 ] . There are fewer studies examining virus-virus interactions and the effect they may have on each other.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), in immunocompetent individuals, are etiologically associated with infectious mononucleosis as well as other disease presentations and malignancies [ 1 2 ] . Once a person has recovered from an active herpesvirus infection, it will establish a latent infection.
CAP, cellulose acetate phthalate; STD, sexually transmitted disease; ELISA, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; mAbs, monoclonal antibodies; FBS, fetal bovine serum; PEG 6000, polyethylene glycol 6000; HIV-1, human immunodeficiency virus type 1; SIV, simian immunodeficiency virus; HSV-1, herpesvirus type 1; HSV-2, herpesvirus type 2; BSA, bovine serum albumin; PBS, phosphate buffered saline; HRP, horse radish peroxidase; sCD4, soluble CD4; TS, 0.14 M NaCl, 0.01 M Tris, pH 7.0; PBL, peripheral blood lymphocytes; CTAP, cellotetraose acetate phthalate; pdb.
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