Investigating Molecular Mechanisms of Cervical Cancer Progression in the Context of HPV Infection

1. Introduction 2. Background of Cervical Cancer 2.1 Epidemiology and Statistics 2.2 Risk Factors 2.3 Pathophysiology 3. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection 3.1 HPV Structure and Types 3.2 Transmission and Prevalence 3.3 HPV Life Cycle 4. Molecular Mechanisms of Cervical Cancer 4.1 Genetic Mutations 4.2 Epigenetic Alterations 4.3 Role of Inflammation 5. HPV and Oncogenesis 5.1 Viral E6 and E7 Proteins 5.2 Host Cellular Pathways 5.3 Oncogenic Synergy 6. Investigative Techniques 6.1 Molecular Biology Methods 6.2 Genomic Profiling 6.3 Biomarker Identification 7. Clinical Implications 7.1 Diagnosis and Screening 7.2 Treatment Options 7.3 Vaccination Strategies 8. Future Research Directions 8.1 Novel Therapeutic Targets 8.2 Personalized Medicine Approaches 8.3 Public Health Initiatives