The role of estrogen in the hepatocarcinogenesis

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a major disease for serious threat to human health, ranked third in the world of cancer causes of death and second in China' s in cancer mortality. There are gender differences in the incidence of HCC and numerous studies on estrogen' s role in the formation of HCC, and the formation of estrogen in the liver plays a protective role during the hepatocarcinogenesis. Some studies have shown estrogen inhibiting the expression of interleukin-6 thereby reducing the incidence of HCC. IL-6 and HGF have an important role in promoting HCC formation process, estrogen and these factors have are also important links. Now require in-depth exploration of novel adjuvant therapy is required to improve the survival rate of patients with HCC. Key words: Liver neoplasms;  Estrogen;  Receptor,interleukin 6;  Diethylnitrosamine