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Prognostic Value of VEGF in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Treated with Sorafenib: A Meta-Analysis.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 18 Oct 2015
Cao Guangchao, Li Xiaoyun, Qin Chao, Li Jie
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BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is characterized by rich vascularization in the tumor, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays important roles in vascularization. The results of the roles of VEGF in predicting efficacy of sorafenib in HCC are conflicting. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to investigate the prognostic and predictive value of VEGF in HCC patients receiving sorafenib. MATERIAL...
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