CD147, MMP-2, MMP-9 and MVD-CD34 are significant predictors of recurrence after liver transplantation in hepatocellular carcinoma patients

Abstract

The tumor biomarkers CD147 and MVD-CD34 are more feasible markers for rational selection of LT candidates with HCC. MMP-9 and MMP-2 expression in stromal compartment, combined with pTNM tumor grade, may be helpful in predicting poor prognosis in HCC patients after LT.