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ReviewCancer management and research2024

Molecular Complexity of Colorectal Cancer: Pathways, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Strategies.

Zhengdong Yang, Xinyang Wang, Huiying Zhou, Minghan Jiang, Jinghui Wang, Bowen Sui

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Review in Cancer management and research, 2024. 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

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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

6 authors.

Zhengdong YangThe First Department of Oncology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang, 150040, People's Republic of China.
Xinyang WangThe First Department of Oncology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang, 150040, People's Republic of China.
Huiying ZhouThe First Department of Oncology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang, 150040, People's Republic of China.
Minghan JiangThe First Department of Oncology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang, 150040, People's Republic of China.
Jinghui WangThe First Department of Oncology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang, 150040, People's Republic of China.
Bowen SuiThe First Department of Oncology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang, 150040, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0008-9683-5980

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a diverse disease entity and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. CRC results from the accumulation of multiple genetic and epigenetic alterations. This heterogeneity of CRC underscores the significance of understanding its molecular landscape, as variations in tumor genetics can greatly influence both patient prognosis and therapeutic response. The molecular complexity of CRC is defined by three major carcinogenesis pathways: chromosomal instability (CIN), microsatellite instability (MSI), and the CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP). These pathways contribute to the onset and progression of CRC through mutations, epigenetic modifications, and dysregulated cellular signalling networks. The heterogeneous nature of CRC continues to pose challenges in identifying universally effective treatments, highlighting the need for personalized approaches. Hence, the present review aims at unravelling the molecular complexity of CRC that is essential for improving diagnosis, prognostication, and treatment. We detail on the current understanding of the molecular framework of CRC, central signalling pathways of CRC associated with its initiation to a malignant phenotype, further invasion, progression, metastases, and response to therapy. Continued research into CRC's pathways and biomarkers will pave the way for the development of more precise and effective therapeutic strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

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adenomatous polyposis colibiomarkerschromosomal instabilitycolorectal cancermolecular mechanismspathways

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PMID39403607
PMCPMC11472760

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