HCV and HCC: clinical update and a review of HCC-associated viral mutations in the core gene.

doi:10.1055/s-0031-1297924

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HCV and HCC: clinical update and a review of HCC-associated viral mutations in the core gene.

Seminars in liver disease - 1 Nov 2011

Ahmad Jawad, Eng Francis J, Branch Andrea D

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common cause of cancer-related mortality. The worldwide incidence of HCC and the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has increased over several decades suggesting an etiologic link. Progress has been made recently in several fields related specifically to HCV and HCC. The...

Topics

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Gene Expression Regulation
Genes, Viral
Genotype
Hepacivirus
Hepatitis C
Humans
Liver Neoplasms
Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity
Point Mutation

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