Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)shows high malignancy and metastasis. Hepatitis B virus X protein (HBx), a virus protein coded by hepatitis B virus, plays an important role in HCC metastasis. Recently, it was reported that HBx activates metastatic signal-pathways through MMPs, VEGF, uPA etc.,and promotes metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma. Key words: Hepatitis B virus X protein; Carcinoma,hepatocellular; Neoplasm metastasis

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