Measuring Levels of Osteopontin in a Sample of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients


Abstract in English

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignancy and the leading cause of death worldwide, due to late detection and high recurrence rates. Osteopontin (OPN) has various functions, including prevention of apoptosis and modulation of angiogenesis which lead to tumor formation and progression, although the exact mechanisms for the development of cancer are still unknown.

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