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Role of the tissue microenvironment as a therapeutic target in hepatocellular carcinoma.
World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Apr 2014
Rani Bhavna, Cao Yuan, Malfettone Andrea, Tomuleasa Ciprian, Fabregat Isabel, Giannelli Gianluigi
Abstract excerpt
Hepatocellular carcinoma is difficult to treat, primarily because the underlying molecular mechanisms driving clinical outcome are still poorly understood. Growing evidence suggests that the tissue microenvironment has a role in the biological behavior of the tumor. The main clinical issue is to identify the best target for therapeutic approaches. Here, we discuss the hypothesis that the entire tissue...
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