Publications by authors named "Yan-Tian Xu"

Interleukin-32α (IL-32α) was reported to exhibit pluripotent pro-inflammatory properties. Recent studies indicate that it promotes the migration and invasion of cancers. We detected the expression of IL-32 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tissues and investigated its role in tumor angiogenesis and invasion.

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Aim: To report the outcome of patients with ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated at a single center during a 5-year period.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 32 patients who presented with ruptured HCC at Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University between 2008 and 2013.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 53 years (range 39-71 years).

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Liver transplantation for autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is usually successful with excellent long-term outcomes, but primary disease may recur. The recurrence of AIH is a significant cause of graft loss. This study was to analyze the effect of splenectomy in preventing AIH relapse.

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