ReviewJournal of hepatology2024
Battle of the biopsies: Role of tissue and liquid biopsy in hepatocellular carcinoma.
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68 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 90 citations in OpenAlex.
- Mapping the knowledge domains of literature on hepatocellular carcinoma and liver failure: a bibliometric approach.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Diagnostic accuracy of methylatedFrontiers in endocrinology · 2025Pooled it
- A Serum lncRNA Signature Determines Oncogenic YAP Activity in Cancer Patients.International journal of cancer · 2026Article
- Glypican-3-targeted bioconjugates for hepatocellular carcinoma: design, engineering, and translational applications.Medicinal chemistry research : an international journal for rapid communications on design and mechanisms of action of biologically active agents · 2026Review
- Oxylipins-Omics Combine With Single-Molecule Analysis Identifies 13(S)-HODE Positive Extracellular Vesicles as a Diagnostic Biomarker for AFP-Negative Hepatocellular Carcinoma.Journal of extracellular vesicles · 2026Article
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- The role of platelets in the hepatocellular carcinoma immune microenvironment and their clinical prospects: a comprehensive review.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2026Review
- Circulating tumor DNA as a predictive biomarker for prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of the National Cancer Center · 2026Article
- Epigenetic Alterations in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Mechanisms and Biomarkers for Precision Therapy.Cancers · 2026Review
- The evolving landscape of early diagnosis for hepatocellular carcinoma: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends (2016-2026) based on WoSCC database.Translational cancer research · 2026Article
- Interlaced 2D cellulose networks with molecular enrichment capability for sensitive SERS detection of sweat biomarkers.Mikrochimica acta · 2026Article
- Silent Messengers: The Role of Extracellular Vesicle-Associated miRNAs in the Non-Invasive Profiling of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- Clinical application of liquid biopsy in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer: taking ctDNA for example-a narrative review.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Review
- Carbonic anhydrase 9 as a circulating biomarker and therapeutic target in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab.Journal for immunotherapy of cancer · 2026Article
- Novel insights into extracellular vesicles: An update on biomolecules, immunomodulation and clinical strategies in skin melanoma.Clinical and translational medicine · 2026Review
- Clinical applications of immunogenomics in hepatocellular carcinoma.Clinical and molecular hepatology · 2026Review
- WNT-β-catenin signalling in hepatocellular carcinoma: from bench to clinical trials.Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2026Review
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- Tissue-Specific Extracellular Vesicles Enriched From Circulation: Exploring the Liquid Biopsy Perspective.Journal of extracellular biology · 2026Review
- AI-Guided SERS Defines a Pan-Cancer Diagnostic Biomarker.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
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Abstract
The diagnosis and management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have improved significantly in recent years. With the introduction of immunotherapy-based combination therapy, there has been a notable expansion in treatment options for patients with unresectable HCC. Simultaneously, innovative molecular tests for early detection and management of HCC are emerging. This progress prompts a key question: as liquid biopsy techniques rise in prominence, will they replace traditional tissue biopsies, or will both techniques remain relevant? Given the ongoing challenges of early HCC detection, including issues with ultrasound sensitivity, accessibility, and patient adherence to surveillance, the evolution of diagnostic techniques is more relevant than ever. Furthermore, the accurate stratification of HCC is limited by the absence of reliable biomarkers which can predict response to therapies. While the advantages of molecular diagnostics are evident, their potential has not yet been fully harnessed, largely because tissue biopsies are not routinely performed for HCC. Liquid biopsies, analysing components such as circulating tumour cells, DNA, and extracellular vesicles, provide a promising alternative, though they are still associated with challenges related to sensitivity, cost, and accessibility. The early results from multi-analyte liquid biopsy panels are promising and suggest they could play a transformative role in HCC detection and management; however, comprehensive clinical validation is still ongoing. In this review, we explore the challenges and potential of both tissue and liquid biopsy, highlighting that these diagnostic methods, while distinct in their approaches, are set to jointly reshape the future of HCC management.
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