Serum Neopterin as a Marker for Screening of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Serum Neopterin as a Marker for Screening of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

As Screening markers for hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and protein induced by an absence of vitamin K or antagonist-II (PIVKA-II) are widely used, but the sensitivity and specificity are not satisfactory enough. Neopterin is a biological marker for increased cell-mediated i...

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Main Authors: Tsuda Yasuhiro, Fukuda Akira, Kobayashi Hiroyuki, Itou Dai, Yoshimoto Satomine, Iwata Kazunari, Hanafusa Toshiaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2004-11-01
Series:Pteridines
Subjects:
neopterin
hepatocellular carcinoma
afp
pivkati
screening marker
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/pteridines.2004.15.4.161

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