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Methylation degree of metalloproteinase inhibitor RECK gene: Links to RECK protein level and hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic HCV infection patients.
Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology - 1 Oct 2021
Abo El-Khair Salwa M, Elalfy Hatem, Diasty Muhammad, Ebrahim Eman E, Elsamanoudy Ayman Z
Abstract excerpt
The RECK gene, a tumor suppressor gene, inhibits angiogenesis, invasion, and tumor metastasis. Epigenetic regulation of the RECK gene constitutes a potent approach to the molecular basis of liver malignancy. This study aims to evaluate the promoter methylation status of the RECK gene and its serum level in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the potential association...
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