The development of cancer is a multifactorial phenomenon, while it constitutes a major
global health problem. Viruses are an important factor that is involved in tumorigenesis and …

Epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT) plays a pivotal role in embryonic
development, tissue fibrosis, repair, and tumor invasiveness. Emerging studies have …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a significant global health challenge. Approximately 50
million people were living with chronic hepatitis C based on the World Health Organization …

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 (FGL1) contributes to the proliferation and metabolism of
hepatocytes; however, as a major ligand of the immune checkpoint, its role in the liver …

Cirrhosis is a progressive and diffuse liver disease characterized by liver tissue fibrosis and
impaired liver function. This condition is brought about by several factors, including chronic …

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis,
with a risk for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although highly effective …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common human malignancy with high mortality and
dismal prognosis. A growing number of novel targets underlying HCC pathophysiology have …

Hepatic steatosis is a common condition found in the liver of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected
patients, contributing to more severe forms of liver disease. In addition, the human …

Abstract In coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) primarily targets the respiratory system, but evidence suggests …

Abstract Background and Aim Lack of awareness disturbs proper care for hepatitis C virus
(HCV) infections in patients undergoing surgery. We investigated the status of HCV …