Rare Germline Variants in Key Pathways Contribute to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Hispanic Individuals

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Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. In the U.S., HCC incidence is highest among Hispanic populations. With the exception of well-known PNPLA3 variants, the genetic risk factors underlying HCC in Hispanic individuals, particularly rare germline variants, are largely unexplored. Methods: We performed whole-exome sequencing in 719 Hispanic...

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