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. 1986 May;58(2):680–683. doi: 10.1128/jvi.58.2.680-683.1986

Transformation of primary human embryonic kidney cells to anchorage independence by a combination of BK virus DNA and the Harvey-ras oncogene.

A Pater, M M Pater
PMCID: PMC252963  PMID: 3009880

Abstract

Primary human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells were transformed by a focus assay with BK virus (BKV) DNA molecularly cloned at its unique EcoRI site. Both viral DNA sequences and viral tumor antigens were present and expressed in all the foci that we examined. However, cells isolated from foci were incapable of growth in soft agar. We then examined the transformation of HEK cells after their transfection with a combination of BKV DNA and either the normal or the activated form of the human Ha-ras oncogene (EJ c-Ha-ras-1). Only the cells transfected with a combination of BKV DNA and the activated form of Ha-ras were capable of growth in soft agar. Both BKV and Ha-ras DNAs were present in the transformed colonies. BKV tumor antigens and the Ha-ras p21 protein were also expressed.

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