DPP3 expression promotes cell proliferation and migration and tumour growth , which is associated with poor prognosis of oesophageal carcinoma.

Dipeptidyl peptidase III (DPP3), a zinc‑dependent metallopeptidase, is upregulated in a variety of malignancies. However, little is known about its roles in the pathogenesis of these malignancies. The present study was designed to investigate the roles of DPP3 in the pathogenesis and progression of oesophageal cancer (EC).

Comparison of the clinical characteristics and survival between Uyghur patients with hepatitis virus-related and non-B, non-C hepatocellular carcinoma in Xinjiang, China.

Objective: To compare the clinical characteristics and prognosis between hepatitis virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma (viral HCC) and non-B, non-C HCC (NBC-HCC) among Uyghur patients in Xinjiang province, China.

Methods: Between 01/01/2000 and 31/12/2012, 319 Uyghur HCC patients were treated at the Cancer Centre of The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University. The data for the patients were obtained from a retrospective review of the patients' medical records.

[Clinical significance and diagnostic value of Golgi-protein 73 in patients with early-stage primary hepatocellular carcinoma].

Objective: To explore the clinical significance and diagnostic value of GP73 in early-stage primary hepatocelluar carcinoma (PHC).

Methods: GP73 levels in 50 healthy controls, 65 cases of liver cirrhosis and 40 early stage PHC were detected by ELISA. The areas under ROC, sensitivities and specificities were also compared.