The role of IL-4 gene polymorphism in HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptian patients
Abstract Background Interleukin-4 (IL-4), a pleiotropic anti-inflammatory cytokine, is produced mainly by activated T helper 2 (Th2). Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a typical inflammation-related cancer. Alterations influencing IL-4 expression may disturb immune response and may be associated wit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Liver Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-021-00081-z |