Contribution of an Asian-prevalent HLA haplotype to the risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma
Abstract Liver cancer, particularly hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is more common in Asians than in Caucasians. This is due, at least in part, to regional differences in the prevalence of exogenous factors such as HBV; however, endogenous factors specific to Asia mig...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-08-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-40000-3 |