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Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Genotypes Are Associated with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Taiwanese Males, Smokers and Alcohol Drinkers.
Anticancer research - 1 Oct 2015
Yang Mei-Due, Hsu Chin-Mu, Chang Wen-Shin, Yueh Te-Cheng, Lai Yi-Liang, Chuang Chin-Liang, Wang Shou-Cheng, Jeng Long-Bin, Ji Hong-Xue, Hsiao Chieh-Lun, Wu Cheng-Nan, Tsai Chia-Wen, Chung Jing-Gung, Bau Da-Tian
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AIM: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the fifth most common cancer worldwide, has high prevalence and mortality rates in Taiwan. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα), an important proinflammatory cytokine, is involved in multiple physiological and pathogenic phenomena that lead to the destruction and dysregulation of tissues. The present study aimed to evaluate the contribution of TNFA genotype, together with cigarette...
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