IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 94852 - 94862
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Automatic
liver
cancer
detection
(ALCD)
is
very
crucial
in
automatic
biomedical
image
analysis
diagnosis
as
it
the
largest
organ
body
and
plays
a
significant
role
metabolic
process
well
elimination
of
toxins.
In
last
decade,
various
machine
deep
learning
schemes
have
been
investigated
for
ALCD
using
computed
tomography
(CT)
images.
However,
CT
images
challenging
because
noise,
intricate
structure
abdominal
images,
textural
changes
throughout
making
segmentation
vital
challenge
that
may
result
both
under-segmentation
(u-seg)
over-segmentation
(o-seg)
organ.
This
paper
presents
based
on
proposed
Edge
Strengthening
Parallel
UNet
(ESP-UNet)
to
avoid
u-seg
o-seg
Further,
offered
lightweight
sequential
Deep
Convolution
Neural
Networks
(DCNN).
The
consequences
ESP-UNet
DCNN-based
are
evaluated
accuracy,
recall,
precision,
F1-score.
suggested
approach
provides
noteworthy
improvement
over
traditional
state
arts.
Cancer Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
562, P. 216180 - 216180
Published: April 13, 2023
Patient-derived
organoids
(PDO)
are
a
new
biomedical
research
model
that
can
reconstruct
phenotypic
and
genetic
characteristics
of
the
original
tissue
useful
for
on
pathogenesis
drug
screening.
To
introduce
progression
in
this
field,
we
review
key
factors
constructing
derived
from
epithelial
tissues
cancers,
covering
culture
medium
matrix,
morphological
characteristics,
profiles,
high-throughput
screening,
application
potential.
We
also
discuss
co-culture
system
cancer
with
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
associated
cells.
The
is
widely
used
evaluating
crosstalk
cells
TME
components,
such
as
fibroblasts,
endothelial
cells,
immune
microorganisms.
article
provides
prospective
standardized
cultivation
mode,
automatic
evaluation,
sensitivity
screening
using
methods.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Drug
development
is
a
time-consuming
and
expensive
process,
given
the
low
success
rate
of
clinical
trials.
Now,
anticancer
drug
developments
have
shifted
to
three-dimensional
(3D)
models
which
are
more
likely
mimic
tumor
behavior
compared
traditional
two-dimensional
(2D)
cultures.
A
comparative
study
among
different
aspects
was
conducted
between
2D
3D
cultures
using
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
cell
lines,
in
addition,
Formalin-Fixed
Paraffin-Embedded
(FFPE)
block
samples
patients
with
CRC
were
used
for
evaluation.
Compared
culture,
cells
grown
displayed
significant
(p
<
0.01)
differences
pattern
proliferation
over
time,
death
phase
profile,
expression
tumorgenicity-related
genes,
responsiveness
5-fluorouracil,
cisplatin,
doxorubicin.
Epigenetically,
FFPE
shared
same
methylation
microRNA
expression,
while
showed
elevation
altered
expression.
Lastly,
transcriptomic
depending
on
RNA
sequencing
thorough
bioinformatic
analyses
(p-adj
0.05)
dissimilarity
gene
profile
involving
thousands
genes
(up/down-regulated)
multiple
pathways
each
line.
Taken
together,
provides
insights
into
variations
cellular
morphologies
cultured
models.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Nov. 9, 2023
Abstract
According
to
a
paper
released
and
submitted
WHO
by
IARC
scientists,
there
would
be
905,700
new
cases
of
liver
cancer
diagnosed
globally
in
2020,
with
830,200
deaths
expected
as
direct
result.
Hepatitis
B
virus
(HBV)
hepatitis
C
(HCV),
D
(HDV)
all
play
critical
roles
the
pathogenesis
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
despite
rising
prevalence
HCC
due
non-infectious
causes.
Liver
cirrhosis
are
devastating
consequences
HBV
HCV
infections,
which
widespread
worldwide.
Associated
high
mortality
rate,
these
infections
cause
about
1.3
million
annually
primary
globally.
In
addition
causing
insertional
mutations
viral
gene
integration,
epigenetic
alterations
inducing
chronic
immunological
dysfunction
methods
viruses
turn
hepatocytes
into
cancerous
ones.
While
expanding
our
knowledge
illness,
identifying
pathways
also
give
possibilities
for
novel
diagnostic
treatment
methods.
Nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(NRF2)
activation
is
gaining
popularity
option
oxidative
stress
(OS),
inflammation,
metabolic
abnormalities.
Numerous
studies
have
shown
that
elevated
Nrf2
expression
linked
HCC,
providing
more
evidence
HCC.
This
aberrant
signaling
drives
cell
proliferation,
initiates
angiogenesis
invasion,
imparts
drug
resistance.
As
result,
this
master
regulator
may
promising
target
addition,
common
effect
contributes
pathogenesis,
development,
chronicity
infection.
However,
certain
suppress
activity,
helpful
maintaining
cellular
homeostasis.
paper,
we
discussed
influence
deregulation
on
life
cycle
associated
HCV.
We
summed
up
mechanisms
modulation
deregulated
viruses.
Moreover,
describe
molecular
mechanism
modulated
cancer,
stem
cells
(LCSCs),
caused
Clinical and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7)
Published: June 27, 2024
Abstract
Hepatitis
B
virus
(HBV)
infection
playsa
significant
role
in
the
etiology
and
progression
of
liver‐relatedpathologies,
encompassing
chronic
hepatitis,
fibrosis,
cirrhosis,
eventual
hepatocellularcarcinoma
(HCC).
Notably,
HBV
stands
as
primary
etiologicalfactor
driving
development
HCC.
Given
contribution
ofHBV
to
liver
diseases,
a
comprehensive
understanding
immunedynamics
microenvironment,
spanning
infection,fibrosis,
HCC,
is
essential.
In
this
review,
we
focused
on
thefunctional
alterations
CD8
+
T
cells
within
pathogenic
livermicroenvironment
from
We
thoroughly
reviewed
roles
ofhypoxia,
acidic
pH,
metabolic
reprogramming,
amino
acid
deficiency,
inhibitory
checkpointmolecules,
immunosuppressive
cytokines,
gut‐liver
communication
shapingthe
dysfunction
microenvironment.
Thesefactors
significantly
impact
clinical
prognosis.
Furthermore,
comprehensivelyreviewed
cell‐based
therapy
strategies
for
diseases,encompassing
infection,
Strategies
includeimmune
checkpoint
blockades,
T‐cell
targeting
therapy,
therapeuticT‐cell
vaccination,
adoptive
transfer
genetically
engineered
cells,
along
with
combined
usage
programmed
cell
death
protein‐1/programmeddeath
ligand‐1
(PD‐1/PD‐L1)
inhibitors
mitochondria‐targeted
antioxidants.Given
that
at
various
stages
hepatitis
Bvirus‐induced
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HBV
HCC)
shows
promise,
reviewedthe
ongoing
need
research
elucidate
complex
interplay
between
microenvironment
toHCC.
also
discussed
personalized
treatment
regimens,
combining
therapeuticstrategies
harnessing
gut
microbiota
modulation,
which
holds
potential
forenhanced
benefits.
conclusion,
review
delves
into
changes,
during
HCC
progression,
andrelated
diseases.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1648 - 1648
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Liver
diseases
are
the
primary
reason
for
morbidity
and
mortality
in
world.
Owing
to
a
shortage
of
organ
donors
postoperative
immune
rejection,
patients
routinely
suffer
from
liver
failure.
Unlike
2D
cell
models,
animal
organoids,
3D
bioprinting
can
be
successfully
employed
print
living
tissues
organs
that
contain
blood
vessels,
bone,
kidney,
heart,
so
on.
is
mainly
classified
into
four
types:
inkjet
bioprinting,
extrusion-based
laser-assisted
(LAB),
vat
photopolymerization.
Bioinks
composed
hydrogels
cells.
For
hepatic
parenchymal
cells
(hepatocytes)
nonparenchymal
(hepatic
stellate
cells,
sinusoidal
endothelial
Kupffer
cells)
commonly
used.
Compared
conventional
scaffold-based
approaches,
marked
by
limited
functionality
complexity,
achieve
accurate
settlement,
high
resolution,
more
efficient
usage
biomaterials,
better
mimicking
complex
microstructures
native
tissues.
This
method
will
make
contributions
disease
modeling,
drug
discovery,
even
regenerative
medicine.
However,
limitations
challenges
this
cannot
ignored.
Limitation
include
requirement
diverse
fabrication
technologies,
observation
dynamic
response
under
perfusion
culture,
resolution
reproduce
microenvironment,
Despite
this,
still
promising
innovative
biofabrication
strategy
creation
artificial
multi-cellular
tissues/organs.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(17), P. 7561 - 7561
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Segmenting
the
liver
and
tumors
in
computed
tomography
(CT)
images
is
an
important
step
toward
quantifiable
biomarkers
for
a
computer-aided
decision-making
system
precise
medical
diagnosis.
Radiologists
specialized
physicians
use
CT
to
diagnose
classify
organs
tumors.
Because
these
have
similar
characteristics
form,
texture,
light
intensity
values,
other
internal
such
as
heart,
spleen,
stomach,
kidneys
confuse
visual
recognition
of
tumor
division.
Furthermore,
identification
time-consuming,
complicated,
error-prone,
incorrect
diagnosis
segmentation
can
hurt
patient's
life.
Many
automatic
semi-automatic
methods
based
on
machine
learning
algorithms
recently
been
suggested
organ
segmentation.
However,
there
are
still
difficulties
due
poor
precision
speed
lack
dependability.
This
paper
presents
novel
deep
learning-based
technique
segmenting
identifying
maps.
Based
LiTS17
database,
comprises
four
Chebyshev
graph
convolution
layers
fully
connected
layer
that
accurately
segment
Thus,
accuracy,
Dice
coefficient,
mean
IoU,
sensitivity,
precision,
recall
obtained
proposed
method
according
dataset
around
99.1%,
91.1%,
90.8%,
99.4%,
91.2%,
respectively.
In
addition,
effectiveness
was
evaluated
noisy
environment,
network
could
withstand
wide
range
environmental
signal-to-noise
ratios
(SNRs).
at
SNR
=
-4
dB,
accuracy
remained
90%.
The
model
has
satisfactory
favorable
results
compared
previous
research.
According
positive
results,
expected
be
used
assist
radiologists
specialist
doctors
near
future.
World Journal of Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
BACKGROUND
Hepatic
organoid-based
modelling,
through
the
elucidation
of
a
range
in
vivo
biological
processes
and
recreation
intricate
liver
microenvironment,
is
yielding
groundbreaking
insights
into
pathophysiology
personalized
medicine
approaches
for
diseases.
AIM
This
study
was
designed
to
analyse
global
scientific
output
hepatic
organoid
research
assess
current
achievements
future
trends
bibliometric
analysis.
METHODS
Articles
were
retrieved
from
Web
Science
Core
Collection,
CiteSpace
6.3.R1
employed
literature,
including
outputs,
journals,
countries,
among
others.
RESULTS
Between
2010
2024,
total
991
articles
pertaining
published.
The
journal
Hepatology
published
greatest
number
papers,
journals
with
an
impact
factor
greater
than
10
constituted
60%
top
journals.
United
States
Utrecht
University
identified
as
most
prolific
country
institution,
respectively.
Clevers
H
emerged
author,
whereas
Huch
M
had
highest
cocitations,
suggesting
that
both
are
ideal
candidates
academic
collaboration.
Research
on
organoids
has
exhibited
progressive
shift
focus,
evolving
initial
investigations
model
building,
differentiation
stem
cells,
bile
ducts,
progenitor
broader
spectrum
encompassing
lipid
metabolism,
single-cell
RNA
sequencing,
therapeutic
applications.
phrases
exhibiting
citation
bursts
2022
2024
include
“drug
resistance”,
“disease
model”,
“patient-derived
tumor
organoids”.
CONCLUSION
increased
over
past
decade
expected
continue
grow.
Key
areas
applications
diseases
drug
development.
Future
likely
gain
focus
patient-derived
tumour
organoids,
disease
medicine.