Regulation of T Helper 17 by Bacteria: An Approach for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

T helper 17 () is a novel subset of T helper cells that has recently been identified in the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor environment. Its presence seems to be linked with HCC progression, possibly via facilitating angiogenesis. The origin of tumor-associated may be related to the gut, in wh...

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Main Authors: Cecilia Ying Ju Sung, Nikki Pui-yue Lee, Hani El-Nezami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/439024