Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis C-related liver cirrhosis

Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis C-related liver cirrhosis

Abstract Background HCV is a major risk factor for HCC; however, the exact mechanism of hepatocarcinogenesis is still not fully understood. Host genetic factors have been reported to play a significant role. Experimental studies support the tumor inhibitory effect of vitamin D on HCC cells. Several...

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Main Authors: Ghada M. Galal, Ahmad Abudeif, Nagwa Sayed Ahmed, Nahed Fathallah Fahmy, Abeer Sheneef, Elsayed Mostafa Ali, Usama M. Abdelaal, Asmaa Naser Mohammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-01-01
Series:Egyptian Liver Journal
Subjects:
Vitamin D receptor
Gene polymorphism
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatitis C virus
Liver cirrhosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-020-00067-3

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