Most patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have liver cirrhosis, which develops
following long periods of chronic liver disease. Cirrhosis is characterized by a decrease in …

Several scientific and clinical studies have shown an association between chronic alcohol
consumption and the occurrence of cancer in humans. The mechanism for alcohol-induced …

The Egyptian population is one of the largest in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Egypt is home to a population of 99,842,504, according to the latest official census in …

HCV has been classified into no fewer than six major genotypes and a series of subtypes.
Each HCV genotype is unique with respect to its nucleotide sequence, geographic …

Aflatoxins are toxic secondary fungal metabolites that contaminate dietary staples in tropical
regions; chronic high levels of exposure are common for many of the poorest populations …

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), one of the most common mycotoxins found in human foods, is
principally hepatotoxic; however, it also affects reproduction. The aim of the present study …

The incidence of breast cancer in sub-Saharan nations is increasing. There is a worsening
scarcity of Human Resource for Health in Uganda in particular and Sub Saharan Africa in …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects primarily hepatocytes, leads to development of fibrosis and/or
cirrhosis of the liver and is a significant factor for developing hepatocellular carcinoma …

Syndecan-1 is a trans-membrane heparan sulfate proteoglycan that localizes in epithelial
cells and has been shown to be present in normal hepatocytes. It is thought to be involved in …

Interleukin‐10 (IL‐10) and interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) have been reported to be related to
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the clinical …