Prognostic value of S100A4 and Glypican-3 in hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic HCV patients.

J Egypt Natl Canc Inst

Tropical Medicine and Hepatogastroenterology Department, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Dakahlyia, Egypt.

Published: August 2023

Aims: Both S100A4 and Glypican-3 have been known to be engaged in HCC development and progression. This study aimed to evaluate both S100A4 and GPC3 expression in HCC tissues as a prognostic markers.

Methods: Tissues from 70 patients of HCC in cirrhotic HCV patients were evaluated by immunohistochemistry using antibodies against SA100A4 and GPC3 and compared with tumor-adjacent tissue (controls). All cases were followed for 40 months.

Results: GPC3 was more expressed in HCC (79%) than S100A4 (21%). S100A4 was more significantly expressed in cases showing metastasis, microscopic vascular emboli, necrosis, and grade III tumors. There was no relationship between overall survival and both S100A4 and GPC3. The only significant independent predictor for recurrence was decompensation (OR 3.037), while metastasis was significantly predicted by S100A4 expression (OR 9.63) and necrosis (OR 8.33).

Conclusion: S100A4 might be used as a prognostic marker for HCC, while GPC3 is a reliable marker of HCC diagnosis.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s43046-023-00184-1DOI Listing

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