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Hepatocellular carcinoma: From bedside to proteomics
1 Oct 2001
Abstract excerpt
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC or hepatoma) is the most common primary cancer of the liver. It is responsible for approximately one million deaths each year, mainly in underdeveloped and developing countries. The aetiological factors identified in the development of HCC included persistent infection by hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses, and exposure to aflatoxins. Although immunization can protect individuals...
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