The Versatile Role of microRNA-30a in Human Cancer

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MiR-216b is involved in pathogenesis and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma through HBx-miR-216b-IGF2BP2 signaling pathway

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hsa-mir-183 is frequently methylated and related to poor survival in human hepatocellular carcinoma

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