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ReviewCurrent topics in medicinal chemistry2026

Potential Indicators for the Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Diagnostic Strategy.

Nidgurthi Guggulla Raghavendra Rao, Pranshul Sethi, Savita Shrikant Deokar, Ruchi Tiwari, Hunsur Nagendra Vishwas, Gaurav Tiwari

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Review in Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Nidgurthi Guggulla Raghavendra RaoDepartment of Pharmaceutics, KIET School of Pharmacy, KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad- 201206, UP. India.
Pranshul SethiDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula, UP, India.
Savita Shrikant DeokarPimpri Chinchwad University (School of Pharmacy), Plot No. 44, 49 50, Mohitewadi Rd, Mohitewadi, Maharashtra, 412106, India.ORCID 0000-0002-8028-7077
Ruchi TiwariPSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), Kanpur - Agra - Delhi, NH2, Bhauti, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0001-6897-3472
Hunsur Nagendra VishwasDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India.
Gaurav TiwariPSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), Kanpur - Agra - Delhi, NH2, Bhauti, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0003-2200-737X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a primary malignancy of the liver, ranks among the top five most common cancers globally and is associated with high mortality due to its poor prognosis, late-stage detection, and limited therapeutic success. Early diagnosis is essential to improve treatment outcomes and survival rates. Biomarkers have emerged as vital tools for the early detection, prognosis, and therapeutic monitoring of HCC, with many detectable in serum or urine at quantifiable levels. These biomarkers may be overexpressed, downregulated, or involved in regulatory pathways affecting other proteins and molecules, thereby serving as potential indicators of tumor development. This review aims to provide an updated overview of promising HCC biomarkers, highlighting their diagnostic value and clinical utility. A structured literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases for studies published. Eligible studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria, evaluated for quality, and thematically categorized according to the type and function of biomarkers. The review emphasizes the translational potential of these indicators in developing more effective diagnostic strategies for HCC.

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Biomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsHumansMicroRNAsBiomarkers, TumorMicroRNAsApoptosisBiomarkersHepatocellular carcinomaMetastasismiRNAPrimary malignancy

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