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Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma is typically diagnosed in late stages with scarce therapeutic options due to lack of predictive biomarkers. Experimental evidence suggests ER-stress is involved in liver cancer initiation and progression. 44 ER-stress-associated proteins were identified as prognostic markers in liver cancer.

BIOLOGY-BASEL (2021)

Review Cell Biology

Cystine transporter SLC7A11/xCT in cancer: ferroptosis, nutrient dependency, and cancer therapy

Pranavi Koppula et al.

Summary: The overexpression of SLC7A11 promotes tumor growth while causing significant metabolic reprogramming costs for cancer cells. Cancer cells with high expression of SLC7A11 exhibit glucose- and glutamine-dependency, presenting potential metabolic vulnerabilities for therapeutic targeting.

PROTEIN & CELL (2021)

Article Oncology

3-Methyladenine-enhanced susceptibility to sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma cells by inhibiting autophagy

Fangfang Zhao et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that the autophagy inhibitor 3-MA can alleviate acquired drug resistance of sorafenib by suppressing autophagy activity, enhancing sensitivity to advanced hepatocellular carcinoma therapy.

ANTI-CANCER DRUGS (2021)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

LncRNA NBR2 inhibits tumorigenesis by regulating autophagy in hepatocellular carcinoma

Jia-Qi Sheng et al.

Summary: Long noncoding RNA NBR2 acts as a tumor suppressor gene in hepatocellular carcinoma, inhibiting cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, as well as promoting proliferation by repressing autophagy. The study provides a novel treatment strategy for hepatocellular carcinoma.

BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY (2021)

Review Cell Biology

Ferroptosis: molecular mechanisms and health implications

Daolin Tang et al.

Summary: Cell death can be executed through different subroutines, such as ferroptosis which is an iron-dependent form of non-apoptotic cell death. Ferroptosis can occur through two major pathways, driven by redox imbalance and abnormal expression of redox-active enzymes. The process is precisely regulated at multiple levels, with the transcription factor NFE2L2 playing a central role in anti-ferroptotic defense.

CELL RESEARCH (2021)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Endoplasmic reticulum stress: Multiple regulatory roles in hepatocellular carcinoma

Jiacheng Wu et al.

Summary: Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress plays a critical role in the occurrence and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), driving tumorigenesis and progression of tumors. Targeting the ER stress signaling pathway and related molecules may have a key role in anti-HCC strategies.

BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY (2021)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Inhibition of autophagy with Chloroquine enhanced apoptosis induced by 5-aminolevulinic acid-photodynamic therapy in secondary hyperparathyroidism primary cells and organoids

Liyun Zeng et al.

Summary: The study successfully conducted experiments on the effect of 5-aminolevulinic acid-mediated photodynamic therapy (5ALA-PDT) on SHPT primary cells and organoids, demonstrating its phototoxic effect on these cells and tissues. The research indicates that autophagy and apoptosis play crucial roles in its mechanism, with autophagy influencing cell survival and apoptosis inhibition. Therefore, the use of autophagy inhibitors can enhance the sensitivity of SHPT cells and organoids to 5-ALA-PDT treatment.

BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Molecular mechanisms and physiological functions of mitophagy

Mashun Onishi et al.

Summary: Mitophagy is a fundamental cellular mechanism for degrading mitochondria, regulated by specific receptors or ubiquitin molecules. Its dysfunction is associated with various pathological conditions, highlighting its biological significance in maintaining cellular homeostasis.

EMBO JOURNAL (2021)

Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Hepatocellular carcinoma development in diabetic patients: a nationwide survey in Japan

Ryosuke Tateishi et al.

Summary: Although type 2 diabetes mellitus is a known risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma, the incidence in diabetic patients is usually below efficient surveillance levels. This study aimed to identify risk factors for HCC in diabetic patients and found that the FIB-4 index is a valuable predictor for HCC development, helping to identify high-risk patients for surveillance.

JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY (2021)

Article Oncology

STOML2 potentiates metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by promoting PINK1-mediated mitophagy and regulates sensitivity to lenvatinib

Yahui Zheng et al.

Summary: The study revealed that overexpression of STOML2 in HCC is associated with metastasis, poor overall survival, and higher recurrence rates. Upregulation of STOML2 accelerates colony formation, migration, and invasion of HCC cells.

JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY (2021)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

YAP/TAZ and ATF4 drive resistance to Sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma by preventing ferroptosis

Ruize Gao et al.

Summary: The study reveals the critical role of YAP/TAZ in suppressing ferroptosis and establishing Sorafenib resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This highlights YAP/TAZ-based rewiring strategies as potential approaches to overcome HCC therapy resistance. The findings provide new insights into improving the efficacy of current therapies in cancer treatment.

EMBO MOLECULAR MEDICINE (2021)

Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The changing scenario of hepatocellular carcinoma in Italy: an update

Francesca Garuti et al.

Summary: In Italy, over the last 15 years, there has been a gradual increase in age of HCC patients, a rise in non-viral cases, and improvements in clinical management. Different treatment methods have shown positive outcomes, leading to an overall increase in survival rates.

LIVER INTERNATIONAL (2021)

Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

ACSL family: The regulatory mechanisms and therapeutic implications in cancer

Jing Quan et al.

Summary: The deregulation of fatty acid metabolism is associated with cancer development, with ACSL family members playing different roles in cancer progression, some promoting cancer and some having inhibitory effects, while also participating in cell death processes. ACSLs may serve as important therapeutic targets and biomarkers for cancer treatment.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY (2021)

Article Cell Biology

A Marine Terpenoid, Heteronemin, Induces Both the Apoptosis and Ferroptosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells and Involves the ROS and MAPK Pathways

Wen-Tsan Chang et al.

Summary: Heteronemin, a marine natural product, has shown inhibitory effects on hepatocellular carcinoma cells by inducing apoptosis through modulation of ROS, MAPK signaling pathways, and other mechanisms. These findings suggest that with structural modification, heteronemin could potentially serve as a potent therapeutic agent against HCC.

OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Autophagy-Related Chemoprotection against Sorafenib in Human Hepatocarcinoma: Role of FOXO3 Upregulation and Modulation by Regorafenib

Flavia Fondevila et al.

Summary: Early acquisition of sorafenib resistance in advanced hepatocarcinoma is a critical factor for poor prognosis. Autophagy, particularly regulated by FOXO3, is involved in modulating chemosensitivity. Targeting FOXO3-mediated autophagy may significantly improve the clinical efficacy of sorafenib in HCC.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Hepatocellular carcinoma

Josep M. Llovet et al.

Summary: Liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), poses a significant global health challenge with rising incidence projected to exceed 1 million cases by 2025. Infection by hepatitis B and C viruses remains a major risk factor for HCC, while non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is emerging as a more common risk factor in Western countries. Advances in systemic therapies for HCC, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies, are expected to revolutionize the management of this disease.

NATURE REVIEWS DISEASE PRIMERS (2021)

Review Cell Biology

Characteristics and Biomarkers of Ferroptosis

Xin Chen et al.

Summary: The induction and consequences of regulated cell death (RCD) result in changes in gene and protein expression, biochemical pathways, cell morphology, and size. Among different forms of RCD, ferroptosis, driven by iron overload and lipid peroxidation, is implicated in various pathological conditions and diseases. The ferroptotic response can be fine-tuned through oxidative stress and antioxidant pathways, and a series of inducers or inhibitors have been developed targeting metabolism-related proteins.

FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Oncology

Global cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries

Hyuna Sung et al.

Summary: The global cancer burden in 2020 saw an estimated 19.3 million new cancer cases and almost 10.0 million cancer deaths. Female breast cancer surpassed lung cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer, while lung cancer remained the leading cause of cancer death. These trends are expected to rise in 2040, with transitioning countries experiencing a larger increase compared to transitioned countries due to demographic changes and risk factors associated with globalization and a growing economy. Efforts to improve cancer prevention measures and provision of cancer care in transitioning countries will be crucial for global cancer control.

CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

GSK3B induces autophagy by phosphorylating ULK1

Hye Young Ryu et al.

Summary: ULK1, a critical enzyme in autophagy induction, is activated by GSK3B through phosphorylation of specific amino acids S405 and S415, promoting interaction with key autophagy proteins. High levels of phosphorylation at these sites were observed in pancreatic cancer cell lines with increased autophagy, suggesting a potential role in tumorigenesis.

EXPERIMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The Role of IGF/IGF-1R Signaling in Hepatocellular Carcinomas: Stemness-Related Properties and Drug Resistance

Mai-Huong Thi Ngo et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the evidence of dysregulated IGF/IGF-1R signaling, especially in HBV-related HCC, and highlights the regulation of cancer stemness expression and drug resistance. Current clinical treatments and potential therapies targeting IGF/IGF-1R signaling for the treatment of HCC are discussed.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Signaling and the Pathogenesis of Hepatocarcinoma

Juncheng Wei et al.

Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma is a major cause of cancer mortality globally, and its pathogenesis involves the interplay of ER stress and unfolded protein response. The liver's susceptibility to ER stress, due to its functions in protein synthesis and detoxification, may play a crucial role in HCC development and treatment response.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant, mito-TEMPO mitigates initiation phase of N-Nitrosodiethylamine-induced hepatocarcinogenesis

Sachin Shetty et al.

Summary: Targeting mitochondrial oxidative stress at the early stages of hepatocarcinogenesis with mito-TEMPO showed promising results in preventing HCC. Mito-TEMPO pre-treatment protected mice from NDEA-induced damage by normalizing liver injury markers.

MITOCHONDRION (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Quiescin sulfhydryl oxidase 1 promotes sorafenib-induced ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma by driving EGFR endosomal trafficking and inhibiting NRF2 activation

Jialei Sun et al.

Summary: QSOX1 acts as a cellular prooxidant in HCC, sensitizing cells to oxidative stress by inhibiting NRF2. There is a negative correlation between QSOX1 and NRF2 expression in tumor tissues from HCC patients, and QSOX1 can enhance sorafenib-induced ferroptosis.

REDOX BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Oncology

Influence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma on Platelet Aggregation in Cirrhosis

Alberto Zanetto et al.

Summary: The study reveals a significant association between altered platelet function and hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis, suggesting the potential benefit of inhibiting hyper-functional platelets. The differences in platelet function may have important clinical implications for treatment.

CANCERS (2021)

Article Cell Biology

HBx induces hepatocellular carcinogenesis through ARRB1-mediated autophagy to drive the G1/S cycle

Yiming Lei et al.

Summary: The protein ARBB1 plays a critical role in HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma by modulating autophagy and the CDKN1B-CDK2-CCNE1-E2F1 axis, suggesting it may be a potential therapeutic target for HCC.

AUTOPHAGY (2021)

Article Oncology

ACSL4 reprograms fatty acid metabolism in hepatocellular carcinoma via c-Myc/SREBP1 pathway

Junru Chen et al.

Summary: Lipid metabolic reprogramming is crucial for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development, with long chain acyl CoA synthetase 4 (ACSL4) playing a key role in modulating de novo lipogenesis and promoting HCC progression. Mechanistically, ACSL4 upregulates SREBP1 to regulate lipogenesis in HCC cells, with a positive correlation between ACSL4 and SREBP1 expression in HCC patients, suggesting a potential combinational biomarker for predicting HCC.

CANCER LETTERS (2021)

Article Oncology

EPHB2 Activates β-Catenin to Enhance Cancer Stem Cell Properties and Drive Sorafenib Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hoi-Wing Leung et al.

Summary: This study identified a EPHB2/beta-catenin/TCF1 positive feedback loop that enhances cancer stemness and sorafenib resistance in HCC, providing a targetable axis to combat acquired drug resistance in HCC.

CANCER RESEARCH (2021)

Review Immunology

Necroptosis, pyroptosis and apoptosis: an intricate game of cell death

Damien Bertheloot et al.

Summary: Cell death is a fundamental physiological process in all living organisms, playing important roles in embryonic development, organ maintenance, aging, immune responses, and autoimmunity. Recent research has significantly increased our understanding of the mechanisms orchestrating different types of programmed cell death and how they affect the balance of cell fates. Various modalities of cell death, such as apoptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis, have been studied to highlight both common and unique pathways and their impact on the surrounding cells and the organism as a whole.

CELLULAR & MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Jujuboside B Inhibits the Proliferation of Breast Cancer Cell Lines by Inducing Apoptosis and Autophagy

Lin Guo et al.

Summary: JB induces apoptosis and autophagy in human breast cancer cell lines, mediated by NOXA and AMPK signaling pathway. In vivo study confirms JB's anti-breast cancer effect by suppressing tumor growth. Autophagy plays a pro-survival role in attenuating apoptosis induced by JB.

FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Metformin Actions on the Liver: Protection Mechanisms Emerging in Hepatocytes and Immune Cells against NASH-Related HCC

Yueqi Zhang et al.

Summary: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is closely associated with the global epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and can progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) leading to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Metformin, a first-line drug for T2DM, may reduce risks for various cancers including HCC and protect against NASH-related HCC.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Molecular characterisation of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Roser Pinyol et al.

Summary: This study revealed higher rates of ACVR2A mutations (10%) in NASH-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), along with a novel mutational signature that distinguishes NASH-HCC from HCCs of other etiologies.

JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Long Non-Coding RNA LINC01572 Promotes Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression via Sponging miR-195-5p to Enhance PFKFB4-Mediated Glycolysis and PI3K/AKT Activation

Shihui Lai et al.

Summary: The study identified an lncRNA LINC01572 that was upregulated in T2DM-related HCC, contributing to HCC progression by promoting cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. LINC01572 acts as a ceRNA of miR-195-5p to increase PFKFB4 levels, enhancing glycolysis and activating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in HCC cells. This mechanism ultimately leads to the malignancy of HCC.

FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Interplay of autophagy and cancer stem cells in hepatocellular carcinoma

Magdelyn Mei-Theng Wong et al.

Summary: Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Autophagy plays a crucial role in the development and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as in the self-renewal and differentiation of liver cancer stem cells.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS (2021)

Review Cell Biology

Ferroptosis in liver disease: new insights into disease mechanisms

Jing Wu et al.

Summary: This review outlines the characteristics of ferroptosis, its relevance in liver diseases, and the molecular mechanisms underlying common liver diseases. Challenges and promises for future investigations in ferroptosis regulation as a potential therapeutic target in clinical practice are also highlighted.

CELL DEATH DISCOVERY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Vaccinia-related kinase 2 blunts sorafenib's efficacy against hepatocellular carcinoma by disturbing the apoptosis-autophagy balance

Sisi Chen et al.

Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a deadly malignancy with limited treatment options, and sorafenib is currently the only FDA-approved first-line targeted drug for advanced HCC. However, studies have shown that the imbalance between apoptosis and autophagy plays a key role in chemoresistance, and VRK2 has been identified as a factor contributing to sorafenib resistance in HCC by disrupting this balance. Targeting VRK2 to modulate the balance between autophagy and apoptosis may offer a new strategy for overcoming sorafenib resistance in HCC.

ONCOGENE (2021)

Article Oncology

Ferroptosis is involved in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma through the circ0097009/miR-1261/SLC7A11 axis

Ning Lyu et al.

Summary: In this study, circRNA circ0097009 was found to be significantly upregulated in HCC tissues and cell lines, and it acted as a competing endogenous RNA to regulate the expression of SLC7A11 by sponging miR-1261 in HCC. Circ0097009 may serve as a diagnostic biomarker for HCC and a potential therapeutic target for HCC treatment.

ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Mechanism of interaction between autophagy and apoptosis in cancer

Shreya Das et al.

Summary: Autophagy and apoptosis play significant roles in cancer, but they may exhibit dual effects on cancer cell survival as the disease progresses. Interactions between a complex array of biomarkers are crucial in maintaining coordination between the two pathways, influencing the survival or death of malignant cells.

APOPTOSIS (2021)

Review Oncology

Selective autophagy

Mohammad Omar Faruk et al.

Summary: Selective autophagy, which degrades specific targets in a selective manner, plays a crucial role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by regulating diverse cellular functions.

CANCER SCIENCE (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Mechanisms of DNA Methylation in Virus-Host Interaction in Hepatitis B Infection: Pathogenesis and Oncogenetic Properties

Dake Zhang et al.

Summary: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection leads to hepatic carcinoma development through genetic and epigenetic changes in liver cells, mediated by DNA methylation. Studies have shown that DNA methylation plays a crucial role in viral replication, cancer-related gene silencing, and hepatocellular carcinoma development.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Review Cell Biology

Autophagy Regulation on Pyroptosis: Mechanism and Medical Implication in Sepsis

Ran Guo et al.

Summary: The article reviews the harmful effects of pyroptosis in sepsis and the regulatory role of autophagy in combating pyroptosis and inflammation, highlighting the potential therapeutic applications in sepsis.

MEDIATORS OF INFLAMMATION (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Ferroptosis in the tumor microenvironment: perspectives for immunotherapy

Huanji Xu et al.

Summary: Targeting ferroptosis as a new approach for anticancer therapy shows potential as it induces lipid peroxidation in cancer cells. Understanding how immune cells in the tumor microenvironment respond to lethal lipid peroxides may uncover new possibilities for cancer immunotherapy. This study provides an overview of the metabolic processes involved in ferroptosis and explores its roles in cancer immunity, highlighting the potential for targeted therapy.

TRENDS IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Anti-miR-518d-5p overcomes liver tumor cell death resistance through mitochondrial activity

Pablo Fernandez-Tussy et al.

Summary: miR-518d-5p modulates sorafenib resistance in HCC through inhibition of c-Jun/PUMA-induced apoptosis, and circulating miR-518d-5p emerges as a potential biomarker for lack of response to sorafenib.

CELL DEATH & DISEASE (2021)

Article Cell Biology

PNO1 regulates autophagy and apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma via the MAPK signaling pathway

Zhiqiang Han et al.

Summary: PNO1 is overexpressed in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and promotes autophagy while inhibiting apoptosis of HCC cells through the MAPK signaling pathway, thereby advancing the progression of HCC.

CELL DEATH & DISEASE (2021)

Article Immunology

Construction of a Ferroptosis-Related Nine-lncRNA Signature for Predicting Prognosis and Immune Response in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Zhijie Xu et al.

Summary: This study investigated the association between differentially expressed lncRNAs and ferroptosis-related genes in HCC, identifying a nine-lncRNA-based prognostic model. The model could be a promising personalized tool for prognosis and immune response prediction in HCC patients.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Review Cell Biology

The AMPK/p27Kip1 Pathway as a Novel Target to Promote Autophagy and Resilience in Aged Cells

Lauren K. McKay et al.

Summary: p27(Kip1) was previously thought to only act as a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, but it is now recognized as a crucial mediator of various cellular processes, including autophagy, cytoskeletal dynamics, cell migration, and apoptosis. The subcellular location of p27(Kip1) plays a critical role in determining its function, with cytoplasmic p27(Kip1) promoting cellular resilience and nuclear p27(Kip1) inhibiting cell cycle progression. Regulation of p27(Kip1) cellular localization through phosphorylation by kinases like Akt and AMPK contributes to its role in aging and cell fate.

CELLS (2021)

Review Cell Biology

Calcium Signaling Regulates Autophagy and Apoptosis

Pramod Sukumaran et al.

Summary: Calcium serves as a crucial second messenger in regulating various physiological functions, such as cell growth/development, cell survival, and programmed cell death processes. The homeostasis of cytosolic calcium levels, maintained through coordination of proteins/pumps/Ca2+ channels and Ca2+ storage in organelles, is essential for cellular functions. Store operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) mechanism, activated by calcium depletion, influences functions in both excitable and non-excitable cells, with potential implications in neurodegenerative conditions.

CELLS (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Changes in Wnt and TGF-β Signaling Mediate the Development of Regorafenib Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line HuH7

Mustafa Karabicici et al.

Summary: In this study, it was found that regorafenib treatment activated Wnt/beta-catenin signaling only in hepatoblast-like HCC cell lines and induced enrichment of markers associated with hepatic stem/progenitor cells. On the other hand, regorafenib resistant cells demonstrated diminished Wnt/beta-catenin signaling activity and enhanced TGF-beta signaling activity. The inhibition of TGF-beta pathway in combination with regorafenib administration might increase regorafenib-induced cell death in HCC tumors with aberrant activation in the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway.

FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2021)

Review Oncology

Molecular Targets of Ferroptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hao Liao et al.

Summary: Ferroptosis is a unique form of regulated cell death caused by intracellular iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation. Research progress on ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma may lead to the development of novel therapeutic targets and markers to improve patient prognosis.

JOURNAL OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA (2021)

Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

More Pronounced Hypercoagulable State and Hypofibrinolysis in Patients With Cirrhosis With Versus Without HCC

Alberto Zanetto et al.

Summary: This study found that patients with cirrhosis with HCC exhibit significantly more prothrombotic hemostatic profile, contributing to their increased risk of portal vein thrombosis and cirrhosis progression. On the other hand, hypercoagulability in patients with decompensated cirrhosis is more likely a consequence of chronic liver disease rather than a driver for cirrhosis progression.

HEPATOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Oncology

Chronic liver disease enables gut Enterococcus faecalis colonization to promote liver carcinogenesis

Noriho Iida et al.

Summary: The study revealed that Enterococcus faecalis is abundant in the microbiota of patients with hepatitis C virus-related chronic liver disease, promoting liver carcinogenesis via the TLR4-Myd88 signaling pathway.

NATURE CANCER (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

From pyroptosis, apoptosis and necroptosis to PANoptosis: A mechanistic compendium of programmed cell death pathways

Yaqiu Wang et al.

Summary: Pyroptosis, apoptosis and necroptosis are well-defined programmed cell death pathways, with growing evidence showing extensive crosstalk among them. PANoptosis, regulated by the PANoptosome complex, combines features of pyroptosis, apoptosis, and/or necroptosis. This new concept is critically involved in various diseases and may inform the development of new therapeutics.

COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL (2021)

Review Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Autophagy in liver diseases

Elias Kouroumalis et al.

Summary: Autophagy plays a crucial role in liver diseases, including injuries, infections, cancers, and genetic disorders. The level of autophagy can have a significant impact on the progression of liver diseases.

WORLD JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY (2021)

Review Oncology

The Role of Tumor Associated Macrophages in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Yu Huang et al.

Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common cancer worldwide, with chronic inflammation and tumor-associated macrophages playing crucial roles in its development and progression. Understanding the mechanisms by which macrophages contribute to HCC pathogenesis could lead to novel immunotherapies targeting macrophages.

JOURNAL OF CANCER (2021)

Review Oncology

Ferroptosis is a type of autophagy-dependent cell death

Borong Zhou et al.

SEMINARS IN CANCER BIOLOGY (2020)

Review Cell Biology

Mitochondria as playmakers of apoptosis, autophagy and senescence

Marianna Abate et al.

SEMINARS IN CELL & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Activation of mTOR Signaling Pathway in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Gustavo Ferrin et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Molecular Mechanisms: Connections between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Steatohepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Tatsuo Kanda et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2020)

Review Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Advances in molecular classification and precision oncology in hepatocellular carcinoma

Sandra Rebouissou et al.

JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY (2020)

Review Cell Biology

Ferroptosis: past, present and future

Jie Li et al.

CELL DEATH & DISEASE (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Lysosomal Exocytosis, Exosome Release and Secretory Autophagy: The Autophagic- and Endo-Lysosomal Systems Go Extracellular

Sandra Buratta et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Hepatitis C Virus and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: When the Host Loses Its Grip

Kaku Goto et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2020)

Review Cell Biology

Autophagy and endocytosis - interconnections and interdependencies

Asa B. Birgisdottir et al.

JOURNAL OF CELL SCIENCE (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

mTOR signaling pathway and mTOR inhibitors in cancer: progress and challenges

Zhilin Zou et al.

CELL AND BIOSCIENCE (2020)

Review Oncology

Emerging roles and the regulation of aerobic glycolysis in hepatocellular carcinoma

Jiao Feng et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH (2020)

Review Cell Biology

Emerging connectivity of programmed cell death pathways and its physiological implications

Sammy Bedoui et al.

NATURE REVIEWS MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY (2020)

Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway-related long non-coding RNAs: roles and mechanisms in hepatocellular carcinoma

Yuting Wu et al.

PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH (2020)

Review Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Molecular mechanisms of viral hepatitis induced hepatocellular carcinoma

Simmone D'souza et al.

WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY (2020)

Review Cell Biology

The Metabolic Underpinnings of Ferroptosis

Jiashuo Zheng et al.

CELL METABOLISM (2020)

Article Oncology

Mitophagy promotes sorafenib resistance through hypoxia-inducible ATAD3A dependent Axis

Hong Wu et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Direct lysosome-based autophagy of lipid droplets in hepatocytes

Ryan J. Schulze et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2020)

Review Oncology

Is the era of sorafenib over? A review of the literature

Guanghan Fan et al.

THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY (2020)

Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Diabetes and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Incidence Trends and Impact of Liver Disease Etiology

Iliana Doycheva et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEPATOLOGY (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Autophagy-Dependent Ferroptosis: Machinery and Regulation

Jiao Liu et al.

CELL CHEMICAL BIOLOGY (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A Novel Ferroptosis-related Gene Signature for Overall Survival Prediction in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Jie-ying Liang et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2020)

Review Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Modulating NRF2 in Disease: Timing Is Everything

Matthew Dodson et al.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY, VOL 59 (2019)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Molecular Mechanisms Driving Progression of Liver Cirrhosis towards Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Chronic Hepatitis B and C Infections: A Review

Tatsuo Kanda et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2019)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Exosomes and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: From Bench to Bedside

Reina Sasaki et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2019)

Review Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Hepatocellular carcinoma in the setting of alcohol-related liver disease

Nathalie Ganne-Carrie et al.

JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY (2019)

Review Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Autophagy in liver diseases: Time for translation?

Manon Allaire et al.

JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY (2019)

Review Cell Biology

Cell death: a review of the major forms of apoptosis, necrosis and autophagy

Mark S. D'Arcy

CELL BIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Mito-TEMPO, a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant, prevents N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced hepatocarcinogenesis in mice

Sachin Shetty et al.

FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE (2019)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

CD8+ T cells regulate tumour ferroptosis during cancer immunotherapy

Weimin Wang et al.

NATURE (2019)

Review Gastroenterology & Hepatology

From NASH to HCC: current concepts and future challenges

Quentin M. Anstee et al.

NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY (2019)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Augusto Villanueva

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2019)

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