Abstract:Background: Osteopontin is an important tumor marker, since it presents as an immobilized extracellular matrix molecule in addition to present as a secreted form in body fluids involving plasma. Osteopontin levels in the plasma were found to be significantly higher in Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) patients than in healthy control individuals and also higher than in patients with chronic liver diseases.
Aim of Study:The aim of the present study is to evaluate the role of plasma OPN level as potential markers o… Show more
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