Mechanism of action of Huaier granules in treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and advances in its clinical application / 临床肝胆病杂志

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second leading cause of disease-related death in China and greatly threatens the health of residents. Recent studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine plays an important role in the comprehensive treatment of HCC. Huaier granules have been recommended for the treatment of HCC, and its mechanism of action includes inhibiting angiogenesis, inhibiting the proliferation of HCC cells, inhibiting invasion and metastasis, inducing cell apoptosis, and regulating immune function. This article summarizes the research advances in the anti-HCC mechanism of Huaier granules and its application in clinical practice, in order to provide a reference for subsequent research and clinical treatment.