Animal Models of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Role of Immune System and Tumor Microenvironment

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer in adults and has one of the highest mortality rates of solid cancers. Ninety percent of HCCs are associated with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis developed from chronic liver injuries. The immune system of the liver contributes to th...

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Main Authors: Zuzana Macek Jilkova, Keerthi Kurma, Thomas Decaens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/10/1487