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ArticleInfectious agents and cancer2019

Increased expression of protease-activated receptors 2 indicates poor prognosis in HBV related hepatocellular carcinoma.

Peng Chen, Na Yang, Li Xu, Fangfang Zhao, Min Zhang

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Peng Chen *Gastroenterology Department, Shandong Zaozhuang Mining Group Central Hospital, Zaozhuang, Shandong China.
Na Yang *Blood transfusion department of Zaozhuang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Zaozhuang, Shandong China.
Li XuPurchasing department of Shandong Zaozhuang Mining Group Central Hospital, Zaozhuang, Shandong China.
Fangfang ZhaoLiver Diseases Department, Shandong Zaozhuang Mining Group Central Hospital, Zaozhuang, Shandong China.
Min ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Qingdao No.6 People's Hospital, No. 9 Fushun Road, Sifang District, Qingdao, Shandong China.

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Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the potential role of protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) in the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

methodsA total of 202 HCC patients who underwent liver resections were included. Tissue microarray was established with specimens of both HCC and paired adjacent liver tissues. PAR2 expression was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays.. A semi-quantification method was used to define the expression level of PAR2. The correlations between PAR2 expression and clinical features of patients with HCC was explored. The association of different PAR2 expressions with both overall survival and disease-free survival was analyzed.

resultsResults showed that the expression of PAR2 in HCC tissues was higher than that in paired para-cancerous liver tissues (4.12 ± 3.55 vs. 2.71 ± 2.56,

conclusionOur data revealed that PAR2 expression was increased in HCC. High PAR2 expression was correlated with both decreased overall survival and disease-free survival in patients with HCC. High PAR2 expression indicated a poor prognosis.

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BiomarkerHepatocellular carcinomaPrognosisProtease-activated receptors 2

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PMCPMC6873753

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