Abstract:Background:
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignancies and a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Indeed, we need a novel tumor marker other than AFP for early detection and to improve the outcome. Serum thioredoxin is a promising protein involved in pathogenesis in many malignancies. The study aims to evaluate serum thioredoxin and its gene polymorphism in HCC in cirrhotic patients due to HCV infection.
Patients and methods:
350 patients with HCC, 350 patients with chr… Show more
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