Discussion: The interactions of rs2299939 polymorphism with
A3054T mutation or rs1234213 polymorphism with
C3116T mutation significantly increased the risk of
HCC in male
HBV-infected subjects; whereas the interaction of rs2299939 polymorphism with
C3116T mutation significantly decreased the risk of
HCC.
Discussion: Thus, the effects of important
HCC-related HBV mutations such as
A3054T and
C3116T on
HCC susceptibility can be moderated by host genetic susceptibility such as PTEN polymorphisms.