LMP-1 gene plays a role in oncogenesis induced by:: (A) Human T cell leukemia virus type I, (B) Hepatitis B virus, (C) Epstein-Barr virus, (D) Human papilloma virus
Answer is C. LMP-1 gene plays a role in oncogenesis induced by EBV. LMP-1 signaling leads to up-regulation of antiapoptotic proteins and provide growth signals in latently infected cells.