The IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and VEGF quartet: A novel circulating cytokine signature for prognostic stratification in hepatocellular carcinoma
Background: The systemic inflammatory and angiogenic milieu is a critical determinant of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. This study aimed to develop and validate a comprehensive prognostic model based on a quartet of key circulating cytokines: Interleukin6- (IL6-), IL8-, IL10-, and Vascular Endothelial Grow...