Battling IL-17, the troublemaker in alcohol-induced hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.1 The primary risk factors for HCC include chronic hepatitis B and C viral infections, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcohol-related liver diseases (ALD). While recent clinical advances have considerably improved the management of HBV/HCV-driven liver diseases, both NAFLD and ALD are expected to increase the global burden of HCC significantly.1 Though NAFLD and ALD share similar histological features, ALD is the main cause of liver-related mortality worldwide.

Source: Journal of Hepatology - February 27, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ruchi Bansal Tags: Editorial Source Type: research