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A Next-Generation Sequencing-Based Platform for Quantitative Detection of Hepatitis B Virus Pre-S Mutants in Plasma of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients
28 Sept 2018
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment of HCC remain a key goal for improving patient survival. Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major risk factor for HCC development. Pre-S mutants harboring deletions in HBV large surface antigen have been well demonstrated as HBV oncoproteins that dysregulate multiple signaling pathways in...
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