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Contribution of an Asian-prevalent HLA haplotype to the risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma.
Scientific reports - 9 Aug 2023
Kawamura Atsushi, Matsuda Koichi, Murakami Yoshinori, Saruta Masayuki, Kohno Takashi, Shiraishi Kouya
Abstract excerpt
Liver cancer, particularly hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is more common in Asians than in Caucasians. This is due, at least in part, to regional differences in the prevalence of exogenous factors such as HBV; however, endogenous factors specific to Asia might also play a role. Such endogenous factors include HLA (human leukocyte antigen) genes, which are considered candidates due...
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