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The Malignant Transformation of Viral Hepatitis to Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Mechanisms and Interventions.

Huimin Yuan, Ruochen Xu, Senlin Li, Mengzhu Zheng, Qingyi Tong, Ming Xiang, Yonghui Zhang

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Review in MedComm, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Huimin YuanDepartment of Pharmacology School of Pharmacy Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6253-7585
Ruochen XuDepartment of Pharmacology School of Pharmacy Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China.
Senlin LiDepartment of Pharmacology School of Pharmacy Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China.
Mengzhu ZhengDepartment of Pharmacology School of Pharmacy Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China.
Qingyi TongDepartment of Pharmacology School of Pharmacy Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7713-7230
Ming XiangDepartment of Pharmacology School of Pharmacy Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China.
Yonghui ZhangHubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation School of Pharmacy Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally, predominantly associated with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. These infections drive persistent liver inflammation, culminating in cellular dysregulation, fibrosis, and cancer. Despite advancements in targeted therapies, drug resistance and the lack of reliable biomarkers for patient stratification still terribly hinder the treatment of viral HCC. To this end, the review delves into the intricate mechanisms underlying the malignant transformation of viral hepatitis to HCC, including viral integration, genomic instability, epigenetic modifications, oxidative stress, gut microbiota dysbiosis, chronic inflammation, immune escape, and abnormal signaling pathways, highlighting their complex interactions and synergies. Cutting-edge preclinical and clinical advancements in HCC management, including lifestyle modifications, drug therapies, immunotherapies, gene-based approaches, and innovative treatments, are further investigated, with particular priority given to their therapeutic potential and future applications in overcoming current limitations. By synthesizing recent scientific and clinical insights, this review aims to deepen the understanding of HCC pathogenesis in the context of chronic viral hepatitis, paving the way for novel therapeutic targets and personalized treatment strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

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hepatocellular carcinomamalignant transformationmolecular mechanismtherapeutic interventionviral hepatitis

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PMID40060195
PMCPMC11890166

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