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Expression of transforming growth factor beta-1 in chronic hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma associated with hepatitis C virus infection.
The Korean journal of internal medicine - 1 Dec 2000
Kim H G, Chung Y H, Song B C, Kim J, Yang S H, Lee Y S, Suh D J
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BACKGROUND: Transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF beta 1) has been suggested to play a role in the development, growth or progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Genotype and serum titer of HCV also affect the occurrence of HCC in chronic hepatitis C. In this study, we were to evaluate the effects of genotype or serum titer of HCV on the expression of TGF beta 1. We also intended to examine the...
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