Prediagnostic plasma testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin, IGF-I and hepatocellular carcinoma: etiological factors or risk markers?

Prediagnostic plasma testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin, IGF-I and hepatocellular carcinoma: etiological factors or risk markers?

Elevated prediagnostic testosterone and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) concentrations have been proposed to increase risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the metabolism of these hormones is altered as a consequence of liver damage and they may have clinical utility as HCC risk mark...

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Main Authors: Lukanova, A, Becker, S, Hüsing, A, Schock, H, Fedirko, V, Trepo, E, Trichopoulou, A, Bamia, C, Lagiou, P, Benetou, V, Trichopoulos, D, Nöthlings, U, Tjønneland, A, Overvad, K, Dossus, L, Teucher, B, Boeing, H, Aleksandrova, K, Palli, D, Pala, V, Panico, S, Tumino, R, Ricceri, F, Bueno-de-Mesquita, H, Siersema, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2014

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