Serum Midkine and Osteopontin Levels as Diagnostic Biomarkers of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Introduction: Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is a primary tumor of the liver; it is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Osteopontin (OPN) is a phosphorylated glycoprotein which is implicated in enhancing invasive and metastatic progression of many tumors. Midkine (MDK) is a 13-kDa small hepa...
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Language: | English |
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Electronic Physician
2017-01-01
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5308486/ |