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Type 2 diabetes and hepatocellular carcinoma progression

6 février 2024

Type 2 diabetes and hepatocellular carcinoma progression

Type 2 diabetes is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma. Cancer development is dependent on changes in the mechanics of the extracellular matrix, with increased rigidity favoring cancer progression in cirrhotic patients. Type 2 diabetes…

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Scientific reference

: Weiguo Fan et al. Matrix viscoelasticity promotes liver cancer progression in the pre-cirrhotic liver. Nature. 2024 Jan 31.

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