In fact, the cellular abundance and stability of p53 were greater in HCMV‐infected cells than in mock‐infected cells.40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 75 Given the specific reactive epitopes within the p53 molecule for each of the p53 antibodies used in this study (Table 1), our results suggest that, consistent with other reports,40, 41, 42, 43 apparent p53 levels rise during HCMV infection, as we have shown using antibodies (Bp53‐12, DO‐1, FL393) that recognize amino acid sequences near the N‐terminus of the p53 molecule44 or full‐length p53. This evidence concerns the gene TP53 and cytomegalovirus infection.