Erschienen in:
10.11.2020 | Hepatic Cancer (N Parikh, Section Editor)
Genomic Landscape of HCC
verfasst von:
Nia Adeniji, Renumathy Dhanasekaran
Erschienen in:
Current Hepatology Reports
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Ausgabe 4/2020
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Abstract
Introduction
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the world, and it has limited treatment options. Understanding the molecular drivers of HCC is important to develop novel biomarkers and therapeutics.
Purpose of Review
HCC arises in a complex background of chronic hepatitis, fibrosis, and liver regeneration which lead to genomic changes. Here, we summarize studies that have expanded our understanding of the molecular landscape of HCC.
Recent Findings
Recent technological advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS) have elucidated specific genetic and molecular programs involved in hepatocarcinogenesis. We summarize the major somatic mutations and epigenetic changes have been identified in NGS-based studies. We also describe promising molecular therapies and immunotherapies which target specific genetic and epigenetic molecular events.
Summary
The genomic landscape of HCC is incredibly complex and heterogeneous. Promising new developments are helping us decipher the molecular drivers of HCC and leading to new therapies.