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- Researchers have discovered a new protein that prevents the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells in the liver.
- The protein, called LHPP, can serve as a biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of liver cancer
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- The researchers show that the loss of LHPP promotes tumour growth and reduces the chance of survival of cancer patients.
- The incidence of liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma, is steadily increasing
- Hepatocellular carcinoma is usually diagnosed at a very late stage when the liver is already severely damaged and hence overall prognosis is poor.
- Detection of the anti-cancer protein LHPP as a biomarker may allow clinicians to provide better treatment options.
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