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Abstract: Primary liver cancer is the most common type of malignant tumors in China. Due to the insufficient early diagnosis, most of the patients with liver cancer are diagnosed in the advanced stages, resulting in poor prognosis. Currently, the diagnostic methods for liver cancer are dependent on the traditional biomarkers alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), together with ultrasound and other imaging techniques. However, the sensitivity and specificity of these biomarkers are not optimal. Noninvasive, serum-based biomarkers are urgently required for the early detection of HCC.This review briefly describes the progresses in the potential biomarkers for HCC diagnosis.
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Key words:
- hepatocellular carcinoma /
- biomarkers /
- research progress
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