Role of Myeloperoxidase in hepatitis C virus related hepatocellular carcinoma

Concerning the expression of Myeloperoxidase in HCC and cirrhoticpatients; the study revealed that more MPO expression was found in HCC cases when compared with cirrhoticpatients (P -value <0.0001). conclusion, the study established a significantly higher expression of Myeloperoxidase in HCV related HCC compared to cirrhosis. This clarifies a crucial role of Myeloperoxidase in the process of HCV induced hepatocarcinogenesis.