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GlossaryHepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

most common type of primary liver cancer, often called HCC

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer, originating from the main type of liver cells called hepatocytes. It often develops in the context of chronic liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis B and C infections, and it can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain, weight loss, and jaundice.

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research Sorafenib Combined with Hepatectomy in Patients with Intermediate-Stage and Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma

16 citations , January 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science”

Sorafenib after liver surgery may increase survival for some liver cancer patients.

research Hunting the Hair Cycle Clock: Evidence That Mitochondrially Localized MPZL3 Is a Key Element in Murine and Human Hair Follicles

July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

MPZL3 is important for controlling the hair growth cycle in mice and humans.

research Longitudinal Association Between Saliva and Hair Cortisol Concentration: A Systematic Comparison

1 citations , July 2023 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology”

Hair cortisol is a reliable marker of long-term cortisol levels and is linked to daytime saliva cortisol but not morning levels.

research Deferasirox, an Oral Iron Chelator, Prevents Hepatocarcinogenesis and Adverse Effects of Sorafenib

12 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition”

Deferasirox combined with sorafenib reduces liver cancer risk and lessens treatment side effects.

research Is It Getting in the Hair? Cortisol Concentrations in Native, Regrown, and Segmented Hairs of Cattle and Pigs After Repeated ACTH Administrations

19 citations , June 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology”

Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.

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