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BackgroundIdentifying biomarkers for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains quite challenging. In this study we aimed to estimate the number of TIE2-expressing monocytes (TEMs) cells, which display pro-tumoral activities and are defined as CD14+, TIE2+, and angiopoietin-2; and its potential use as a possible diagnostic marker in HCC patients complicating HCV induced cirrhosis.MethodsCurrent study was conducted on 112 patients. They were divided into two groups: Group I (78 patients) with HCC complicating HCV induced cirrhosis; and group II chronic hepatitis C patients (34 patients). Both groups were compared to (age and sex-matched) healthy persons as group III (38 persons).ResultThe number of the circulating TEMs: CD14+ and TIE2+ monocytes were significantly higher in the peripheral blood of HCC patients than HCV LC patients and healthy controls, sensitivity and specificity for HCC diagnosis were respectively: CD14 (89.7%, 83.3%), TIE 2 (76.9%, 83.3%), and Ang-2 (76.9%, 66.7%). Moreover, analysis of the P-value and the odd’s ratio showed that CD14 has the highest predictive value for HCC.ConclusionOur results suggest that TEMs and Ang-2can be used as diagnostic markers for HCC, especially among the high-risk group of patients.

Role of Tie2, CD14, Angiopoietin as Angiogenetic Markers in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Complicating Hepatitis C Virus Infection