Association of LDLR and SCARB1 gene polymorphisms with hepatocellular carcinoma: a case-control study proposing a 'double-hit' model.

Lipids Health Dis · 2026 · PMC13188632 · PMID 41965662

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

In the present study, although the LDLR rs688 polymorphism did not reach statistical significance in terms of the susceptibility to HCC, it profoundly influenced the biochemical profiles of the participants.

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highly significantno p-value reported

In the present study, the most compelling finding was the highly significant association between the LDLR rs5925 polymorphism and the susceptibility to HCC.

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