Diagnostic significance of plasma osteopontin in hepatitis C virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma

Diagnostic significance of plasma osteopontin in hepatitis C virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma

Background and aim: Outcome of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) depends mainly on its early diagnosis. The performance of traditional biomarkers is not satisfactory. Osteopontin (OPN) is of potential importance. This study aim to assess the diagnostic value of plasma OPN compared with alpha-fetoprotei...

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Main Authors: Mona A. Abu El Makarem, Prof., Ashraf Abdel-Aleem, Ahmed Ali, Rafet Saber, Mohammed Shatat, Doaa Abdel Rahem, Douaa Sayed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-07-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Osteopontin
Hepatitis C virus infection
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119315418

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