International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(11), P. 4438 - 4457
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
a
chronic,
progressive
that
encompasses
spectrum
of
steatosis,
steatohepatitis
(or
MASH),
and
fibrosis.
Evidence
suggests
dietary
restriction
(DR)
sleeve
gastrectomy
(SG)
can
lead
to
remission
hepatic
steatosis
inflammation
through
weight
loss,
but
it
unclear
whether
these
procedures
induce
distinct
metabolic
or
immunological
changes
in
MASLD
livers.
This
study
aims
elucidate
the
intricate
following
DR,
SG
sham
surgery
rats
fed
high-fat
diet
as
model
obesity-related
MASLD,
comparison
clinical
cohort
patients
undergoing
SG.
Single-cell
single-nuclei
transcriptome
analysis,
spatial
metabolomics,
immunohistochemistry
revealed
landscape,
while
circulating
biomarkers
were
measured
serum
samples.
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)-assisted
image
analysis
characterized
distribution
hepatocytes,
myeloid
cells
lymphocytes.
In
experimental
rats,
improved
body
mass
index,
injury
triglyceride
levels.
Both
DR
attenuated
fibrosis
rats.
Metabolism-related
genes
(
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: June 20, 2024
Abstract
Malignant
tumors
have
increasing
morbidity
and
high
mortality,
their
occurrence
development
is
a
complicate
process.
The
of
sequencing
technologies
enabled
us
to
gain
better
understanding
the
underlying
genetic
molecular
mechanisms
in
tumors.
In
recent
years,
spatial
transcriptomics
been
developed
rapidly
allow
quantification
illustration
gene
expression
context
tissues.
Compared
with
traditional
technologies,
not
only
detect
levels
cells,
but
also
inform
location
genes
within
tissues,
cell
composition
biological
interaction
between
cells.
Here
we
summarize
tools
its
application
cancer
research.
We
discuss
limitations
challenges
current
approaches,
as
well
future
prospects.
Gut,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. gutjnl - 331740
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Advancements
in
omics
technologies
and
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
methodologies
are
fuelling
our
progress
towards
personalised
diagnosis,
prognosis
treatment
strategies
hepatology.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
the
current
landscape
AI
methods
used
for
analysis
data
liver
diseases.
We
present
an
prevalence
different
levels
across
various
diseases,
as
well
categorise
methodology
studies.
Specifically,
we
highlight
predominance
transcriptomic
genomic
profiling
relatively
sparse
exploration
other
such
proteome
methylome,
which
represent
untapped
potential
novel
insights.
Publicly
available
database
initiatives
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
International
Consortium
have
paved
way
advancements
diagnosis
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
However,
same
availability
large
datasets
remains
limited
Furthermore,
application
sophisticated
to
handle
complexities
multiomics
requires
substantial
train
validate
models
faces
challenges
achieving
bias-free
results
with
clinical
utility.
Strategies
address
paucity
capitalise
on
opportunities
discussed.
Given
global
burden
chronic
it
is
imperative
that
multicentre
collaborations
be
established
generate
large-scale
early
disease
recognition
intervention.
Exploring
advanced
also
necessary
maximise
these
improve
detection
strategies.
The Lancet Regional Health - Europe,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
50, P. 101171 - 101171
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Biliary
tract
cancer
(BTC)
is
becoming
more
common
worldwide,
with
geographic
differences
in
incidence
and
risk
factors.
In
Europe,
BTC
may
be
associated
primary
sclerosing
cholangitis,
lithiasis,
liver
cirrhosis,
but
frequently
observed
as
a
sporadic
disease.
increasingly
affects
patients
under
60
years,
resulting
significant
social
economic
burden.
Early
diagnosis
remains
challenging
due
to
vague
symptoms
50%
of
BTC,
lack
specific
biomarkers,
late
presentation
poor
prognosis.
The
identification
at
increased
reliable
biomarkers
require
collaborative
efforts
make
faster
progress.
This
Series
paper
highlights
the
disparities
access
diagnostic
tools
multidisciplinary
care
particularly
economically
disadvantaged
regions,
while
identifying
priority
areas
for
improvement.
Addressing
these
inequities
requires
harmonised
guidelines,
accelerated
pathways
curative
treatments,
improved
awareness
among
healthcare
professionals
public.
Multidisciplinary
teams
(MDTs)
are
crucial
improving
patient
outcomes,
yet
inconsistencies
exist
their
implementation
not
only
between
different
countries,
also
centres
within
country.
Collaboration
standardisation
treatment
protocols
across
Europe
essential
effectively
address
management
BTC.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Diagnosing
liver
lesions
is
crucial
for
treatment
choices
and
patient
outcomes.
This
study
develops
an
automatic
diagnosis
system
using
multiphase
enhanced
computed
tomography
(CT).
A
total
of
4039
patients
from
six
data
centers
are
enrolled
to
develop
Liver
Lesion
Network
(LiLNet).
LiLNet
identifies
focal
lesions,
including
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
intrahepatic
cholangiocarcinoma
(ICC),
metastatic
tumors
(MET),
nodular
hyperplasia
(FNH),
hemangioma
(HEM),
cysts
(CYST).
Validated
in
four
external
clinically
verified
two
hospitals,
achieves
accuracy
(ACC)
94.7%
area
under
the
curve
(AUC)
97.2%
benign
malignant
tumors.
For
HCC,
ICC,
MET,
ACC
88.7%
with
AUC
95.6%.
FNH,
HEM,
CYST,
88.6%
95.9%.
can
aid
clinical
diagnosis,
especially
regions
a
shortage
radiologists.
The
distinction
critical
accurate
cancer.
Here,
authors
LiLNet,
deep
learning-based
identify
as
well
tumours
CT
images
high
across
multiple
cohorts.
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
150(5)
Published: May 23, 2024
Abstract
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
and
intrahepatic
cholangiocarcinoma
(ICC)
are
the
most
common
primary
liver
cancers.
Little
is
known
about
combined
hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma
(cHCC-ICC)
variant
proper
therapeutic
strategies.
Out
of
over
1200
available
studies
cHCC-ICC,
we
selected
representative
ones
that
reflected
updated
information
with
application
to
individualized
therapy.
Based
on
literature
data
own
experience,
hypothesize
two
molecular
groups
cHCC-ICC
can
be
identified.
The
proposed
division
might
have
a
significant
role.
Most
cases
develop,
like
HCC,
background
cirrhosis
hepatitis
share
characteristics
HCC;
thus,
they
named
HCC-type
strategies
those
for
HCC.
This
review
also
highlights
new
carcinogenic
perspective
identifies,
based
second
called
ICC-type
cHCC-ICC.
Contrary
these
show
tendency
lymph
node
metastases
ICC
components
in
metastatic
tissues.
No
guidelines
been
established
yet
such
cases.
Individualized
therapy
should
be,
however,
oriented
toward
immunoprofile
tumor
cells,
different
used
patients
HCC-
versus
Clinical and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Solid
tumours
are
intricate
and
highly
heterogeneous
ecosystems,
which
grow
in
invade
normal
organs.
Their
progression
is
mediated
by
cancer
cells'
interaction
with
different
cell
types,
such
as
immune
cells,
stromal
cells
endothelial
the
extracellular
matrix.
Owing
to
its
high
incidence,
aggressive
growth
resistance
local
systemic
treatments,
liver
has
particularly
mortality
rates
worldwide.
In
recent
decades,
spatial
heterogeneity
garnered
significant
attention
an
unfavourable
biological
characteristic
of
tumour
microenvironment,
prompting
extensive
research
into
role
development.
Advances
omics
have
facilitated
detailed
analysis
states
cell‒cell
interactions,
allowing
a
thorough
understanding
temporal
heterogeneities
microenvironment
informing
development
novel
therapeutic
approaches.
This
review
illustrates
latest
discovery
invasive
zone,
systematically
introduced
specific
macroscopic
heterogeneities,
pathological
cancer.