Part I Metabonomic investigations of DEN induced hepatocellular carcinoma in SD rats
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a predominant malignancy in the liver. It has become the third leading cause of death worldwide according to the estimation of WTO. HCC has a high incidence level in the East Asia countries. Cirrhosis is considered as the major risk factor for liver carcinogenesis. Hepatitis B and C virus infection, aflatoxin B1 exposure and alcohol drinking are also the commonly risk factors fo...