ReviewMolecular biotechnology2024
An Insight Into the Role of Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in the Development and Progression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
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- Gd-EOB-DTPA-Enhanced MRI Combined with ALBI Score and AFP for Predicting Histologic Grade in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Multicentre Study from Vietnam.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Repeated measurements of alpha fetoprotein and fibrosis-4 predict long term hepatocellular carcinoma and mortality risks after antiviral therapy.Infectious medicine · 2026Article
- Development of an innovative nanopolymer-lncRNA-SRHC complex as therapeutic modalities for targeted hepatocellular carcinoma therapy.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Alpha-Fetoprotein Stimulates Cleavage of Membranal MICA/B on Liver Cancer Cell Lead to Escape Immune Surveillance of Natural Killer Cells.Journal of cellular and molecular medicine · 2026Article
- DNAJB6 as an immuno-oncogenic hub in liver hepatocellular carcinoma: multi-omic profiling reveals prognostic significance and therapeutic vulnerability.Journal of molecular histology · 2026Article
- Serum alpha-fetoprotein kinetics as a mechanistic biomarker for rAAV-TK/GCV efficacy in hepatocellular carcinoma.American journal of translational research · 2026Review
- Long-Term Outcome of No-Touch Radiofrequency Ablation for Treating AFP-Positive Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma.Journal of hepatocellular carcinoma · 2026Article
- Efficacy and safety of stereotactic body radiation therapy combined with hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombosis:a multicenter propensity score matching study.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Outcomes of Liver Transplantation in Incidental Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma and Combined Hepatocellular-Cholangiocarcinoma: An Exceptional Perspective from a Single-Center Experience.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Fontan-Associated Liver Disease: Trends Over Time and Relationship With Outcomes.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2025Article
- Longitudinal analysis of serum alpha-fetoprotein in stable and progressive metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours.Endocrine connections · 2025Article
- Enhancing Recurrence-Free Survival Prediction in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Time-Updated Model Incorporating Tumor Burden and AFP Dynamics.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Gut Microbial Postbiotics as Potential Therapeutics for Lymphoma: Proteomics Insights of the Synergistic Effects of Nisin and Urolithin B Against Human Lymphoma Cells.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Combined Model for the Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Pilot Study Comparing the Liver to Spleen Volume Ratio and Liver Vein to Cava Attenuation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Exploring the Multifunctional Role of Alpha-Fetoprotein in Cancer Progression: Implications for Targeted Therapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Beyond.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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- [Study of a nomogram model of gadoxetate disodium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging for the preoperative diagnosis of proliferative hepatocellular carcinoma and its value].Zhonghua gan zang bing za zhi = Zhonghua ganzangbing zazhi = Chinese journal of hepatology · 2025Article
- Development and validation of an interpretable machine learning model for predicting the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B: a case-control study.BMC gastroenterology · 2025Article
- Spleen Volume Dynamics and Survival Outcomes in HCC Patients Undergoing Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Retrospective Analysis.Journal of hepatocellular carcinoma · 2025Article
- Dynamic changes in serum alpha-fetoprotein predict prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the primary malignancy of hepatocytes and the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality across the globe. Despite significant advancements in screening, diagnosis, and treatment modalities for HCC, the mortality-to-incidence ratio remain unacceptably high. A recent study indicates that a minor population of HCCs are AFP negative or express the normal range of AFP levels. Although it is a gold standard and a more reliable biomarker in the advanced stage of HCC and poorly differentiated tumors, it does not serve as a suitable means for screening HCC. AFP plays a significant role in the development and progression of HCC and understanding its role is crucial. By examining the molecular mechanisms involved in AFP-mediated tumorigenesis, we can better understand HCC pathogenesis and identify potential therapeutic targets. This article details the role of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the carcinogenic transformation of hepatocytes. The article also focuses on information about the structure, biosynthesis, and regulation of AFP at the gene level. Additionally, it discusses the immune evasion, metastasis, and control of gene expression that AFP mediates during HCC.
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