Impact of stem cell marker expression on recurrence of TACE-treated hepatocellular carcinoma post liver transplantation

Impact of stem cell marker expression on recurrence of TACE-treated hepatocellular carcinoma post liver transplantation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Liver transplantation is the most effective therapy for cirrhosis-associated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) but its utility is limited by post-transplant tumor recurrence. Use of the Milan, size-based criteria, has reduced recurrence...

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Main Authors: Zeng Zhen, Ren Jinyu, O’Neil Maura, Zhao Jie, Bridges Brian, Cox Josiah, Abdulkarim Bashar, Schmitt Timothy M, Kumer Sean C, Weinman Steven A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Cancer stem cells
EpCAM
CD133
CD90
CD44
Transarterial chemoembolization
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/584

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