Abstract: In the validation study,
A2159G,
A2189C, and
G2203W showed consistent associations with
HCC by univariate analysis.
Abstract: Multivariate analysis showed that
A2189C and
G2203W were independent risk factors for
HCC.
Abstract: RESULTS: The
pre-S deletion and 12 point mutations, namely, the
pre-S2 start codon mutation,
T53C in the
pre-S2 gene,
T766A in the
S gene,
G1613A,
C1653T,