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ReviewOncology reviews2026

New understanding of the molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic progress of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Wei-Jun Wang, Hong-Xia Yuan, Jin-Zhen Xu, Xing-Dong Wang, Guang-Wei Na, Ke-Ji He, Wen-Ping Sun, Rui Li, Jing Che, Yong-Sheng Cheng

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Review in Oncology reviews, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors.

Wei-Jun Wang *Gansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Hong-Xia Yuan *Gansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Jin-Zhen XuGansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Xing-Dong WangGansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Guang-Wei NaGansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Ke-Ji HeGansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Wen-Ping SunGansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Rui LiGansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Jing CheGansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Yong-Sheng ChengGansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a lethal malignancy with strong ties to chronic liver diseases and metabolic risks. Its pathogenesis involves complex biological processes where disrupted tumor suppressor genes and activated oncogenes drive aberrant signaling pathways and cellular differentiation. Since most patients are diagnosed at advanced stages, only a minority qualify for curative therapies. Although significant therapeutic advances have been made, the overall prognosis remains poor, largely due to high rates of recurrence and metastasis. Therefore, a deeper understanding of HCC's molecular mechanisms is crucial for developing effective targeted treatments. This review summarizes current insights into HCC pathogenesis and systematically elaborates on contemporary therapies, discussing their respective advantages and limitations.

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advanced therapyhepatocellular carcinomamolecular pathogenesissignal pathwaystaging

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PMCPMC13133091

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