The causal relationship between hepatitis B, immunophenotypes and liver cancer: a Mendelian randomization study
Abstract Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, and infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the major risk factors for the development of HCC. However, the definitive causal relationship between HBV infection and liver can...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2025-03-01
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Series: | Discover Oncology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-02023-2 |