PTEN and hepatocellular carcinoma: For example, the underlying mechanism of SNHG20 in HBV-related HCC showed that HBx promoted the proliferation of HCC cells and reduced their apoptosis through the SNHG20/PTEN signaling pathway Therefore, it is necessary to determine the function and mechanism of lncRNA in HBV-related HCC to identify effective prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets.