Abstract:BackgroundSerotonin contributes to liver cancer progression; however, it also plays a pivotal role in liver regeneration after partial resection. This study aims to elucidate whether high serum serotonin is a prognostic factor for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).MethodsWe measured the pre-operation serum serotonin level of patients with HCC. Based on the median value of serum serotonin, patients were divided into the high serotonin group and the low serotonin group. The survival rates after operat… Show more
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