Table 1.: Proteinsencoded by HR-HPV and Known Functions for Them

Gene Function
E1 Initiation of DNA replication
E2 Transcriptional regulation/DNA replication
E3 ?
E4 Cytoskeleton disruption?
E5 Transforming protein, interacts with growth factor receptors
E6 Transforming protein, binds to p53, leading to degradation
E7 Transforming protein, binds to pRB
E8 ?
L1 Major capsid protein
L2 Minor capsid protein