Hepatoma Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Aim:
Our
objective
was
to
describe
variations
in
attributable
fractions
(AFs)
of
hepatitis
B
virus
(HBV)
and
C
(HCV)
primary
liver
cancer
(PLC)
across
mainland
China.
Methods:
We
conducted
a
systematic
review
meta-analysis
studies
published
up
July
2024
PubMed,
Embase,
WanFang,
China
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure.
Eligible
reported
the
prevalence
HBV
HCV
infection,
alone
combination,
PLC.
AFs
HBV,
HCV,
non-viral
etiology
PLC
were
estimated
by
province
and,
when
possible,
sex,
age,
histological
diagnosis,
study
periods.
Regional
overall
weighting
provincial
regional
population
size.
Publication
bias
heterogeneity
assessed
funnel
plots
cases,
using
Egger
test
Results:
included
240
with
71,905
cases
from
31
provinces,
autonomous
regions
municipalities
for
76.5%,
6.6%,
16.9%,
respectively.
The
varied
region,
ranging
68.7%
Northwest
82.9%
South
Central
Respective
ranged
12.7%
Northeast
down
3.7%
Non-viral
13.4%
21.0%
region.
57.9%
intrahepatic
cholangiocarcinoma
(ICC),
AF
double
ratio
(PR),
2.11
(95%CI:
1.89-2.34)
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC,
76.3%)
than
ICC
(37.3%)
cases.
Prevalence
higher
male
(83.9%)
female
(74.6%)
mean
age
at
diagnosis
10
years
(64.9
years)
(54.4
years).
Conclusion:
substantially
region
China,
as
well
sex
which
can
inform
strategies
prevention
control.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(38)
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Lactate
plays
a
critical
role
as
an
energy
substrate,
metabolite,
and
signaling
molecule
in
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
Intracellular
lactate-derived
protein
lysine
lactylation
(Kla)
is
identified
contributor
to
the
progression
of
HCC.
Liver
cancer
stem
cells
(LCSCs)
are
believed
be
root
cause
phenotypic
functional
heterogeneity
However,
impact
Kla
on
biological
processes
LCSCs
remains
poorly
understood.
Here
enhanced
glycolytic
metabolism,
lactate
accumulation,
elevated
levels
observed
compared
HCC
cells.
H3K56la
was
found
closely
associated
with
tumourigenesis
stemness
LCSCs.
Notably,
comprehensive
examination
lactylome
proteome
ALDOA
K230/322
lactylation,
which
promoting
Furthermore,
this
study
demonstrated
tight
binding
between
aldolase
A
(ALDOA)
dead
box
deconjugate
enzyme
17
(DDX17),
attenuated
by
ultimately
enhancing
regulatory
function
DDX17
maintaining
This
investigation
highlights
significance
modulating
its
Targeting
may
offer
promising
therapeutic
approach
for
treating
Gut,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73(8), P. 1343 - 1349
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Background
Dynamic
changes
in
non-invasive
tests,
such
as
alanine
aminotransferase
(ALT)
and
MRI
proton-density-fat-fraction
(MRI-PDFF),
may
help
to
detect
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatohepatitis
(MASH)
resolution,
but
a
combination
of
tests
be
more
accurate
than
either
alone.
We
developed
novel
score,
the
MASH
Resolution
Index,
histological
resolution
MASH.
Methods
This
study
included
derivation
cohort
95
well-characterised
adult
participants
(67%
female)
with
biopsy-confirmed
who
underwent
contemporaneous
laboratory
testing,
MRI-PDFF
liver
biopsy
at
two
time
points.
The
primary
objective
was
develop
score
no
worsening
fibrosis.
most
predictive
logistic
regression
model
selected
based
on
highest
area
under
receiver
operating
curve
(AUC),
lowest
Akaike
information
criterion
Bayesian
criterion.
then
externally
validated
distinct
163
from
clinical
trial.
Results
median
(IQR)
age
body
mass
index
were
55
(45�62)
years
32.0
(30�37)
kg/m
2
,
respectively,
cohort.
(MASH
Index)
MRI-PDFF,
ALT
aspartate
aminotransferase.
had
an
AUC
0.81
(95%
CI
0.69
0.93)
for
detecting
calibrated
well
performed
robustly
external
validation
(AUC
0.83,
95%
0.76
0.91),
outperformed
MRI-PDFF.
Conclusion
Index
useful
non-invasively
identify
resolution.
JAMA Surgery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
159(8), P. 881 - 881
Published: May 15, 2024
The
2022
Barcelona
Clinic
Liver
Cancer
algorithm
currently
discourages
liver
resection
(LR)
for
patients
with
multinodular
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
presenting
2
or
3
nodules
that
are
each
cm
smaller.
Oncogene,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(9), P. 624 - 635
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Abstract
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
one
of
the
leading
contributors
to
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide.
Nop2/Sun
domain
family
member
5
(NSUN5),
a
conserved
RNA
5-methylcytosine
methyltransferase,
conventionally
recognized
as
oncogenic.
However,
its
role
in
HCC
development
remains
unknown.
In
this
study,
we
observed
remarkable
upregulation
NSUN5
expression
both
tumor
tissues
from
patients
with
HCC,
establishing
correlation
unfavorable
clinical
outcomes.
knockdown
and
overexpression
significantly
inhibited
promoted
cell
proliferation,
respectively.
Additionally,
employing
combination
methylated
immunoprecipitation
sequencing
(MeRIP-seq)
RIP-seq
techniques,
identified
zinc
finger
BED
domain-containing
protein
3
(ZBED3)
novel
downstream
target
NSUN5.
found
that
ZBED3
counteracted
tumor-suppressing
effect
simultaneously
reversed
inhibition
Wnt/β-catenin
signaling
pathway.
summary,
elucidated
oncogenic
ZBED3/Wnt/β-catenin
pathway
target.
This
study
provides
therapeutic
for
further
treatment.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
80(6), P. 1462 - 1479
Published: April 12, 2024
Heavy
alcohol
intake
induces
a
wide
spectrum
of
liver
diseases
ranging
from
steatosis,
steatohepatitis,
cirrhosis,
and
HCC.
Although
consumption
is
well-known
risk
factor
for
the
development,
morbidity,
mortality
HCC
globally,
alcohol-associated
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(A-HCC)
poorly
characterized
compared
to
viral
hepatitis–associated
Most
A-HCCs
develop
after
cirrhosis
(AC),
but
direct
carcinogenesis
ethanol
its
metabolites
A-HCC
remains
obscure.
The
differences
between
HCCs
caused
by
other
etiologies
have
not
been
well
investigated
in
terms
clinical
prognosis,
genetic
or
epigenetic
landscape,
molecular
mechanisms,
heterogeneity.
Moreover,
there
huge
gap
basic
research
practice
due
lack
preclinical
models
A-HCC.
In
current
review,
we
discuss
pathogenesis,
heterogeneity,
approaches,
epigenetic,
profiles
A-HCC,
insights
into
prospects
future
on
potential
effect
cholangiocarcinoma
metastasis
also
discussed.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
The
α-FAtE
score,
composed
of
alpha-fetoprotein,
alkaline
phosphatase,
and
eosinophil
levels,
has
been
reported
as
a
predictor
prognosis
in
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
patients
treated
with
atezolizumab
plus
bevacizumab.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
predictive
ability
score
for
efficacy
safety
locoregional
immunotherapy
treatment
HCC
patients.
We
conducted
retrospective
446
at
Sun
Yat-sen
University
Cancer
Center
from
January
1st
2019
2023.
performance
was
evaluated
by
concordance
index,
area
under
receiver
operating
characteristics
curve,
Kaplan-Meier
curve
multiple
Cox
regression
analysis.
were
divided
into
0-1
group
(n=211)
2-3
(n=235).
median
progression-free
survival(PFS)
7.3
months
(95%CI
6.6-8.7
months),
12.3
(95%
CI
10.4-14.1
months;
P<0.001),
respectively.
overall
survival
(OS)
16.3
13.7-21.5
months)
34.1
27.6-NA
had
higher
complete
response
(CR)
rate
experienced
less
drug-related
adverse
events
than
those
group.
Moreover,
lower
identified
an
independent
prognostic
indicator
both
OS
PFS
advanced
receiving
immunotherapy.
is
superior
immunotherapy,
offering
valuable
tool
patient
stratification
planning.