Overview of hepatocellular carcinoma: from molecular aspects to future therapeutic options

ABSTRACTHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the seventh most highly prevalent malignant tumor globally and the second most common cause of mortality. HCC develops with complex pathways that occur through multistage biological processes. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, metabolic-associated fatty liv...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sugan Panneerselvam, Cornelia Wilson, Prem Kumar, Dinu Abirami, Jayakrishna Pamarthi, Mettu Srinivas Reddy, Joy Varghese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Cell Adhesion & Migration
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19336918.2023.2258539
Description
Summary:ABSTRACTHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the seventh most highly prevalent malignant tumor globally and the second most common cause of mortality. HCC develops with complex pathways that occur through multistage biological processes. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are the causative etiologies of HCC. HCC develops as a result of epigenetic changes, protein-coding gene mutations, and altered signaling pathways. Biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for HCC open up new possibilities for treating the disease. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are included in the treatment options in combination with molecular targeted therapy.
ISSN:1933-6918
1933-6926