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Circulating Tumor Cell Phenotype Indicates Poor Survival and Recurrence After Surgery for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Sept 2018
Ou Huohui, Huang Yu, Xiang Leyang, Chen Zhanjun, Fang Yinghao, Lin Yixiong, Cui Zhonglin, Yu Sheng, Li Xianghong, Yang Dinghua
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BACKGROUND: Circulating tumors cells (CTCs) may be a promising prognostic marker for patients with malignant tumors. However, there are few reports regarding its value for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. AIMS: To investigate CTCs with epithelial and mesenchymal phenotypes as a potential prognostic biomarker for HCC patients. METHODS: Peripheral blood samples were obtained from 165 HCC patients before...
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