Serum Levels of Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-10 as Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Egyptian Patients

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2015

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Hindawi Publishing Corporation

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ISRN hepatology;

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Interleukin-10 (IL-10) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) have been reported to be related to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the clinical usefulness of serum levels of IL-6 and IL-10 as biomarkers for HCC among high-risk patients.

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University for Serum, Interleukin-6, Interleukin-10, Biomarkers, Hepatocellular, Carcinoma

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