Does sTAT3 activation mediate epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells?
In summary, our study show for the first time that STAT3 activation may induce invasion and metastasis through the mediation of EMT in HCC cells. Activated STAT3 and EMT markers can serve as molecular targets for HCC treatment.
CONUT was a convenient and useful tool to assess nutritional status before esophagectomy. Patients with moderate or severe malnutrition according to CONUT are at high risk for postoperative complications.