Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common and aggressive human cancers
worldwide. HCC is an example of inflammation‐related cancer and represents a paradigm …

The tumor microenvironment has been largely studied as a dynamic system orchestrated by
inflammatory cells, including cancer cells, stroma as well as the extracellular matrix. It is …

This review summarizes recently published data on the mechanisms of tumor cell interaction
with the tumor microenvironment. Tumor stroma influences the processes of …

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and is projected to overtake infectious
disease as the leading cause of mortality in Africa within the next two decades. Cancer is a …

BACKGROUND: Host genetic factors may affect clinical outcomes of hepatitis C virus (HCV)
infection; however, the possible mechanisms remain largely unknown. This study aimed to …

Alcohol consumption and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection have a synergic hepatotoxic
effect, and the coexistence of these factors increases the risk of advanced liver disease. The …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the main cause of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) worldwide. The risk for the development of HCC increases …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary liver cancer, which is one of the most prevalent
cancers among humans. Many factors are involved in the liver carcinogenesis as lifestyle …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a global health concern affecting millions worldwide.
Chronic HCV infection often leads to liver inflammation and can progress to cirrhosis and …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the major cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The risk to
develop HCC increases with the severity of liver inflammation and hepatic fibrosis. It is …