Role of several cytokines and adhesion molecules in the diagnosis and prediction of survival of hepatocellular carcinoma

ABSTRACT

Background and study aims: There is still need for accurate markers for early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma [HCC] and assessment of prognosis. The aim of this study is to investigate interleukin [IL]-32, IL-1 beta, IL-18, vascular cell adhesion molecule [VCAM]-1, and epithelial cell adhesion molecule [EpCAM] in the diagnosis and assessment of prognosis of HCC