The epithelial mesenchymal transition of HGF-treated Huh7 hepatocellular carcinoma cells is associated with a decreased affinity for a panel of T/Tn-specific lectins including ACL (Amaranthus caudatus), BPL (Bauhinia purpurea), jacalin, SBA (soybean) and SNA (Sambucus nigra) [108]. This evidence concerns the gene SNAI1 and hepatocellular carcinoma.