The role of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)--Fas L and HCV in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major public health problem in Egypt due to the high prevalence of hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection. The mechanism by which HCV exerts its carcinogenic effect on the liver is not yet understood. Previous research has suggested that perturbations of the Fas-Fas L tumor necrosis system could result in uncontrolled cancerous cell growth in the liver.

Collagen type III in normal and prematurely ruptured amniotic membranes.

This study was performed on two groups of parturient women. The first group included 20 parturient women with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and the second group included 20 parturient women with intact membranes. From each case a specimen was taken by a sterile swab from the posterior fornix for bacteriological examination to isolate and identify both aerobic and anaerobic vaginal organisms.