Vascular endothelial growth factor in relation to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis C virus patients treated by direct-acting antivirals
Abstract Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) comprises 5.6% of all cancers worldwide representing the sixth most common cancer. It is also the fourth most common cause of cancer-related mortality. Angiogenesis is a main factor in the development of HCC. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Liver Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-020-00073-5 |