“…Using such methods, proteins such as peroxiredoxin 3 (Ai et al, 2006; Chen et al, 2010b; Guo et al, 2007; Li et al, 2008; Lu et al, 2010; Qiao et al, 2012; Song et al, 2009; Wang, 2007; Yue et al, 2007) and osteopontin have been identified as potential markers of HCC (Abu El Makarem et al, 2011; Chen et al, 2010a; Chen et al, 2011; Kim et al, 2006; Lin et al, 2011; Phillips et al, 2012; Qin and Tang, 2004; Shang et al, 2012; Tang et al, 2004; Ye et al, 2003; Zekri et al, 2011). While these markers have been shown to be elevated in other cancers, they may still have great value in the early detection of liver cancer (Chahed et al, 2008; Lehtonen et al, 2004; McAllister et al, 2008; Mirza et al, 2008; Park et al, 2008; Park et al, 2007; Reiniger et al, 2007; Schremmer et al, 2007; Tigrani and Weydert, 2007; Tuck et al, 2007; Whiteaker et al, 2007). However, large multi-center studies using peroxiredoxin 3 and osteopontin have either not been done or have not been successful enough at detecting HCC in the background of cirrhosis to alter clinical care.…”