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- Title
Association between serum hepatocyte growth factor and survival in untreated hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Authors
Vejchapipat, Paisarn; Tangkijvanich, Pisit; Theamboonlers, Apiradee; Chongsrisawat, Voranush; Chittmittrapap, Soottiporn; Poovorawan, Yong
- Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common hepatic malignancy worldwide. Its nature of rapid growth results in a grave prognosis. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a mitogen for hepatocytes, responsible for their proliferation. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prognostic roles of serum HGF in untreated HCC patients.
- Publication
Journal of gastroenterology, 2004, Vol 39, Issue 12, p1182
- ISSN
0944-1174
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00535-004-1469-8