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Association of LTBR polymorphisms with chronic hepatitis B virus infection and hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma.
International immunopharmacology - 1 Aug 2017
Zhu Qianqian, Li Na, Li Fang, Sang Jiao, Deng Huan, Han Qunying, Lv Yi, Li Chunyan, Liu Zhengwen
Abstract excerpt
Lymphotoxin-β receptor (LTβR) signaling is involved in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, hepatitis and liver carcinogenesis. However, the potential association between LTBR polymorphisms and HBV infection remains unclear. This study investigated the associations between LTBR polymorphisms and chronic HBV infection and HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The study included 409 patients with chronic HBV...
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