Tissue expression of Squamous Cellular Carcinoma Antigen (SCCA) is inversely correlated to tumor size in HCC

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study aimed to investigate squamous cellular carcinoma antigen (SCCA) in serum and in tumoral and paired peritumoral tissues. We studied 27 patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) and 55 with HCC: 20 with a single nodule < 3 cm (s...

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Main Authors: Mangia Anita, Mazzocca Antonio, Lupo Luigi, Antonaci Giovanni, Angelotti Umberto, Fransvea Emilia, Trerotoli Paolo, Antonaci Salvatore, Giannelli Gianluigi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Molecular Cancer
Online Access:http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/8/1/29