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Intentional delay of human hepatocarcinogenesis due to suppression of chronic hepatitis.
Intervirology - 1 Jan 2005
Hino Okio
Abstract excerpt
Human hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) are preceded by chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. Despite a clear viral etiology [hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV)] of human hepatocarcinogenesis, the mechanism is complex and the distinct molecular pathway or molecules to explain this phenomenon are not yet known. Hepatitis viral, 'inflammation-mediated' hepatocarcinogenesis greatly influences the...
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