Gene profiling, biomarkers and pathways characterizing HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) worldwide. The molecular mechanisms of HCV-induced hepatocarcinogenesis are not yet fully elucidated. Besides indirect effects as tissue inflammatio...

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Main Authors: Buonaguro Luigi, Marincola Francesco M, Izzo Francesco, Tornesello MariaLina, Worchech Andrea, Monaco Alessandro, De Giorgi Valeria, Wang Ena, Buonaguro Franco M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/7/1/85