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ReviewCancer medicine2025

Data-Driven Molecular Typing: A New Frontier in Esophageal Cancer Management.

Yue Du, Bianli Gu, Linlin Shi, Yong She, Qi Zhao, Shegan Gao

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6 authors.

Yue DuHenan Key Laboratory of Microbiome and Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Henan Key Laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics, The First Affiliated Hospital (College of Clinical Medicine) of Henan University of Science and Technology, Cancer Hospital, Luoyang, Henan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3911-3450
Bianli GuHenan Key Laboratory of Microbiome and Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Henan Key Laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics, The First Affiliated Hospital (College of Clinical Medicine) of Henan University of Science and Technology, Cancer Hospital, Luoyang, Henan, China.
Linlin ShiHenan Key Laboratory of Microbiome and Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Henan Key Laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics, The First Affiliated Hospital (College of Clinical Medicine) of Henan University of Science and Technology, Cancer Hospital, Luoyang, Henan, China.
Yong SheState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Qi ZhaoState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Shegan GaoHenan Key Laboratory of Microbiome and Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Henan Key Laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics, The First Affiliated Hospital (College of Clinical Medicine) of Henan University of Science and Technology, Cancer Hospital, Luoyang, Henan, China.

Funding

Medical Science and Technology Research Program of Henan Province LHGJ20240438
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEsophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a predominant and highly lethal form of esophageal cancer, with a five-year survival rate below 20%. Despite advancements, most patients are diagnosed at advanced stages, limiting effective treatment options. Multi-omics integration, encompassing somatic genomic alterations, inherited genetic mutations, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and single-cell sequencing, has enabled the identification of distinct molecular subtypes of ESCC.

methodThis article systematically reviewed the current status of molecular subtyping of ESCC based on big data, summarized unique subtypes with differing treatment responses and prognostic outcomes.

resultKey findings included subtype-specific genetic mutations, signaling pathway alterations, and metabolomic profiles, which offer novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Furthermore, this review discusses the link between molecular subtypes and immunotherapy efficacy, chemotherapy response, and drug development.

conclusionThese insights highlight the potential of omics-based molecular typing to transform ESCC management and facilitate personalized treatment strategies.

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Biomarkers, TumorEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaHumansMetabolomicsMutationPrecision MedicinePrognosisBiomarkers, Tumorbig dataesophageal squamous cell carcinomamolecular typingprecision treatmentsingle‐cell sequencing

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PMID40018789
PMCPMC11868787

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