Enolase-1 serves as a biomarker of diagnosis and prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma patients

Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an aggressive malignancy with high incidence rate and poor prognosis. Enolase-1 (ENO1), a key glycolytic enzyme, has been implicated in the tumorigenesis of various cancers. However, its diagnostic value and clinical significance in HCC are unclear.