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ReviewHepatobiliary surgery and nutrition2024

A literature review of genetics and epigenetics of HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma: translational impact.

Ziyan Pan, Wai-Kay Seto, Chun-Jen Liu, Yilei Mao, Saleh A Alqahtani, Mohammed Eslam

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Review in Hepatobiliary surgery and nutrition, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Hepatitis C elimination: is it time to redefine the goals?Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2026
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  7. Oncogenic viruses rewire the epigenome in human cancer.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Ziyan PanStorr Liver Centre, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead Hospital and University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Wai-Kay SetoDepartment of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Chun-Jen LiuDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei.
Yilei MaoDepartment of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) Hospital, PUMC & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Saleh A AlqahtaniOrgan Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed EslamStorr Liver Centre, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead Hospital and University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Objective: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) poses a significant global health burden and ranks as the fifth most prevalent cancer on a global scale. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains one of the major risk factors for HCC development. HCC is a heterogeneous disease, and the development of HCC caused by HCV is intricate and involves various factors, including genetic susceptibility, viral factors, immune response due to chronic inflammation, alcohol abuse, and metabolic dysfunction associated with fatty liver disease. In this review, we provide a comprehensive and updated review of research on the genetics and epigenetic mechanisms implicated in developing HCC associated with HCV infection. We also discuss the potential translational implications, including novel biomarkers and drugs for treatment. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in June 2023 in PubMed and Embase databases. Key Content and Findings: Recent findings indicate that a variety of genetic and epigenetic processes are involved in the pathogenesis and continue to exist even after the complete elimination of HCV. The deregulation of the epigenome has been identified as a significant factor in the deletrious effects of liver disease, especially during the initial stages when genetic alterations are uncommon. The enduring "epigenetic memory" of gene expression is believed to be regulated by epigenetic mechanisms, indicating that alterations caused by HCV infection continue to exist and are linked to the risk of development of liver cancer even after successful treatment. Systems biology analytical methods will be required to delineate the magnitude and significance of both genetic and epigenomic alterations in tumor evolution. Conclusions: By facilitating a more profound understanding of these aspects, this will ultimately foster the advancement of novel therapies and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.

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Epigeneticsgeneticshepatitis C virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCV-related HCC)translational implications

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PMCPMC11336528

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