HLA-DQ Gene Polymorphisms Associated with Hepatitis B Virus in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression

Conclusion: We found that AA and GA haplotype was significantly most frequent in HCC. Our findings suggest that HLA-DQ AA and GG polymorphism might serve as a novel potential predictive marker for HCC and may function in tumorigenesis of HBV.
Source: Current Cancer Therapy Reviews - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research