Keratin 19: a key role player in the invasion of human hepatocellular carcinomas

Conclusions
Giving the distinct invasive properties, the different molecular profile and the poor prognostic outcome, K19-positive HCCs should be considered as a seperate entity of HCCs.

Source: Gut - February 27, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Govaere, O., Komuta, M., Berkers, J., Spee, B., Janssen, C., de Luca, F., Katoonizadeh, A., Wouters, J., van Kempen, L. C., Durnez, A., Verslype, C., De Kock, J., Rogiers, V., van Grunsven, L. A., Topal, B., Pirenne, J., Vankelecom, H., Nevens, F., van de Tags: Open access, Hepatic cancer Hepatology Source Type: research