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World J Hepatol. Oct 18, 2015; 7(23): 2474-2481
Published online Oct 18, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i23.2474
Published online Oct 18, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i23.2474
Figure 2 The balancing effects of the renin-angiotensin system on tumourigenesis (cited from Ager et al[23], 2008).
The renin-angiotensin system can promote or inhibit angiogenesis and cellular proliferation and thereby, support or block tumour neovascularisation, growth and metastasis. ANG: Angiopoietin; ACE: Angiotensin converting enzyme.
- Citation: Khattab M, Fouad M, Ahmed E. Role of biomarkers in the prediction and diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma. World J Hepatol 2015; 7(23): 2474-2481
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v7/i23/2474.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v7.i23.2474