The role of IL-4 gene polymorphism in HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptian patients

The role of IL-4 gene polymorphism in HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptian patients

Abstract Background Interleukin-4 (IL-4), a pleiotropic anti-inflammatory cytokine, is produced mainly by activated T helper 2 (Th2). Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a typical inflammation-related cancer. Alterations influencing IL-4 expression may disturb immune response and may be associated wit...

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Main Authors: Mohy-Eldin Abd-Elfattah, Mary Naguib, Mohammed Elkheer, Eman Abdelsameea, Ali Nada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-02-01
Series:Egyptian Liver Journal
Subjects:
Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-021-00081-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-021-00081-z

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